Image Credit: Getty Images Cole Allen was swiftly identified as the suspected gunman at the April 25, 2026, White House Correspondents' Association Dinner after Donald Trump confirmed the shooter had been apprehended. The 31-year-old Torrance, California, resident sent a manifesto to his family members minutes before he allegedly opened fire at the annual event in Washington, D.C., and the public is learning more about Allen's personal life and beliefs. Read Allen's manifesto here and learn what we know so far about his background.