FBI Raids Home of Suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner Gunman

In Torrance, California, the FBI executed a raid late Saturday on the residence of Cole Allen, the individual believed to be behind the gunfire incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Allen, age 31 and a graduate of Caltech with a degree in mechanical engineering, was arrested after he allegedly ran past a security checkpoint and discharged a shotgun inside the Washington Hilton during the event, according to law enforcement.

An FBI convoy, complete with armored vehicles and agents in tactical gear, arrived at Allen’s home that night, shortly after The Post had reported on the situation.

A local resident was spotted briefly speaking with federal agents on the property’s balcony. One of the trucks used what appeared to be a spotlight directed at a second-story window overlooking the driveway.

Officers reportedly entered the home just before midnight.

During the evening’s festivities, the anticipated first White House Correspondents’ Dinner for Trump as president was abruptly interrupted when the gunman managed to breach security, firing shots near the crowded banquet area.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly evacuated, followed closely by Vice President J.D. Vance and other high-ranking officials.

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Trump later posted a photo on TruthSocial depicting Allen being subdued by law enforcement while shirtless and calm.

Although Allen wasn’t officially named as a suspect during Saturday’s press briefing, President Trump repeatedly referred to the “sick” shooter as being from California.

Sources indicated to ABC 7 that Allen had traveled from Los Angeles, his hometown, all the way to Chicago before taking his journey to Washington, D.C.

One of Allen’s neighbors, Jeff Smith, mentioned he had met him once. “The only interaction I had was like, maybe he’s on the spectrum,” he reflected.