Revealed the identity of the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident

Washington — US authorities announced the identity of the suspect in the shooting incident that occurred during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner event in the capital Washington, confirming that investigations are still ongoing to uncover the circumstances and motives of the incident.
According to law enforcement sources, the detainee is named Cole Tomas Allen, 31 years old and from California. Initial information indicated that he was present inside the vicinity of the hotel hosting the event before opening fire near a security checkpoint.
The sources added that United States Secret Service agents managed to control and arrest the suspect at the scene of the incident, without any serious injuries reported among the attendees, including the president and senior officials who were transferred to a safe location as a precautionary measure.
According to available data, the suspect faces federal charges related to the use of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, in addition to assaulting federal security personnel. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there were political motives behind the incident.
Officials reported that the investigation is being conducted in coordination between the Secret Service and Washington police, with the area surrounding the incident site remaining closed and security measures being enhanced.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is one of the most prominent annual events in the United States, bringing together government officials, journalists, and public figures, while the incident raised questions about the security procedures followed in such high-level occasions.