Suspect Pleads Not Guilty After White House Shooting Incident

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty in a Washington federal court to charges linked to an alleged assassination attempt against U.S. President Donald Trump.

BREAKING: Cole Allen, the accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him through his attorney. https://t.co/iDTRPA0Es9

— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 11, 2026

According to prosecutors, the 31-year-old allegedly opened fire with a shotgun at a Secret Service agent and forced his way through a White House security checkpoint last month.

BREAKING: White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty in federal court pic.twitter.com/bxdOvR7pSy

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 11, 2026

The report said the alleged attack targeted Trump and senior administration officials attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Allen also pleaded not guilty to assaulting a federal officer and multiple firearms-related charges.

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