A shooting broke out Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an event President Trump attended. Authorities have identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. In the wake of the incident, law enforcement and event organizers are reviewing what occurred and reassessing the security measures that were in place beforehand.
CBS News reporters Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd are providing early coverage, relaying officials’ statements and tracking ongoing law-enforcement activity as investigators continue to gather evidence and piece together a timeline. Investigators have been conducting interviews, examining the scene and coordinating with organizers to determine how the suspect accessed the venue and whether any security lapses occurred.
Officials say more information will be released as the investigation progresses. Additional updates are expected as investigators disclose further findings and authorities complete their review of security protocols surrounding the event.