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Fox News identified the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting as Cole Thomas Allen, 31, from California, as US authorities investigate his motives.
US network Fox News reported on Sunday that the suspect in the shooting during the White House Correspondents' Dinner while President Donald Trump was attending is named "Cole Thomas Allen" from California, aged 31.
US authorities have not yet announced the motives behind Cole Thomas Allen's shooting during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, while security agencies confirm investigations are still ongoing to uncover the circumstances of the incident.
American media reported that Allen resides in California and works as a teacher and game developer, noting that he donated to the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in October, though no official statements have been released about his profession or personal life details.
Law enforcement officials stated that the suspect has no criminal record and was not on the radar of law enforcement authorities in Washington.
Trump announced that security authorities raided the suspect's apartment in California, after he was arrested in Washington following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump said at a press conference that the perpetrator of the attack is now under arrest, describing him as "a very sick person."
Trump added that the attacker had multiple weapons and was wearing a bulletproof vest when he breached a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, injuring one law enforcement officer.
Accounts in the United States circulated unofficial information indicating that Allen resides in California and works as a teacher, though no official statements have been released about his profession or personal life.
An FBI official announced on Sunday that a suspect shot a Secret Service agent during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the event hall, which was scheduled at the Hilton Hotel.
The official added that the suspect shot a Secret Service agent but he is in good condition.
The Secret Service said one person was detained for investigation in connection with the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The US Secret Service confirmed that Trump and First Lady Melania are "safe" following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner they were attending.
A statement by the agency tasked with protecting presidents and VIPs said "the President and First Lady are safe (with) all protected persons," noting that one person is in custody and the incident occurred at the main security checkpoint of the event.
