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Torrance man charged in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Federal agents have charged 31 year old Torrance man, Cole Tomas Allen for Shooting that occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.  Officials say he opened fire outside the Washington Hilton during Saturday night’s black‑tie event. The attack injured a Secret Service agent and sent hundreds of guests running for cover. FBI documents show Allen eachanged gunfire before being arrested without fatalities. FBI search shocks Torrance neighborhood On Sunday, FBI vehicles lined a quiet block in Torrance. Agents removed computers, phones, and papers from Allen’s family home while neighbors watched in disbelief. “They asked about his recent trips,” said one neighbor. “I only saw him once. You never expect this next door.” Agents confirmed Allen acted alone. His parents cooperated with investigators. The FBI found two legal weapons: a Maverick 12‑gauge shotgun and a  38‑caliber pistol. Both were purchased in Torrance, according to officials.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg5pcej4bGg  A quiet tutor with a brilliant record Friends describe Allen as bright but introverted. He earned degrees from Caltech (2017) and Cal State Dominguez Hills (2025). At Caltech, he won a robotics design contest and interned at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.  Allen worked for C2 Education as a college‑prep tutor and was named Teacher of the Month in 2024. The company called the event “deeply tragic” and said it is helping authorities. Students remember him as “kind and focused.” ...

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