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What we know about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
- A suspect was detained at the scene after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
- Authorities say Cole Allen's LinkedIn profile appears to match the shooter.
- Allen is described as a mechanical engineer and computer scientist by degree, and independent game developer by experience.
- Police say Allen traveled from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., by train for the event.
- The suspect faced charges on two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and one count of assault on a law enforcement officer.
- Authorities said Allen was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and knives at the security checkpoint.
- The incident prompted ongoing investigations into identity confirmation and security vulnerabilities.
- The shooter’s alleged activity and background are being examined by multiple outlets as the investigation continues.
- The event occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with high-profile attention and security scrutiny.
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