Jeanine Pirro Links Cole Tomas Allen to White House Agent Shooting

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has stated that the bullet which struck a federal agent during an incident at the White House Correspondents’ dinner originated from a firearm belonging to the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen.

The announcement follows the release of video evidence posted to social media by Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. According to the U.S. Attorney, the footage shows Allen firing a weapon and striking a Secret Service officer shortly before his arrest.

Criminal Charges and Legal Proceedings

Cole Tomas Allen is facing several severe federal charges related to the incident. According to a criminal complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, Allen has been charged with the following violations:

• 18 U.S.C. § 1751(c) for the attempt to assassinate the President of the United States
• 18 U.S.C. § 924(b) for the transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with the intent to commit a felony
• 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(iii) for the discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence

The Department of Justice has indicated that Allen will remain in custody pending further legal proceedings. Reports indicate the weapon used in the attack was a 12-gauge shotgun.

Details of the Incident

The shooting occurred during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, which took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event was disrupted by the assailant, leading to a rapid response from security forces and subsequent briefings by the Department of Justice.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche provided briefings on the investigation from the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House following the event. The investigation centered on the threat posed by Allen and the specific sequence of events that led to the injury of the Secret Service agent.

The evidence presented by the U.S. Attorney’s office aims to establish a direct link between the suspect’s actions and the injury sustained by the officer. The use of social media to distribute video evidence of the shooting is part of the ongoing effort by federal prosecutors to document the assailant’s movements and the discharge of the firearm.