Donald Trump shared an image on social media following a reported shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The photo showed a shirtless suspect lying face down while being detained by law enforcement officers.
Authorities identified the suspect as Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California.
Law enforcement officials said he was taken into custody at the scene shortly after the incident.
As of now, officials have not confirmed a motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Reports indicate that Allen has an academic background in engineering and computer science.
He attended California Institute of Technology, where he studied mechanical engineering and graduated in 2017.
During his time there, he was reportedly involved in research connected to NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Later records show he continued his education at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
He completed a master’s degree in computer science in 2025, according to available information.
Online profiles suggest he worked as an independent developer, including creating physics-based video games.
Employment records also indicate he worked with a tutoring organization in recent years.
Federal investigators, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Secret Service, are reviewing evidence and background details.
Officials said the incident occurred during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a major gathering of journalists and public officials.
Authorities continue to assess the situation, and further updates are expected as the investigation develops.