Wire›2026 04 26›Details Emerge Of Alleged Shooter At White House Correspondents Apos Dinner

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Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents' dinner

The alleged gunman has been identified as Cole Allen, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents' dinnerThe alleged gunman has been identified as Cole Allen, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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