More Charges to Come Against Suspect in Washington Press Gala Shooting: DOJ

The suspect already faces counts that could lead to life in prison.

(L-R) U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Assistant Director Darren Cox, during a press conference about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, at the Justice Department in Washington on April 27, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The Department of Justice (DOJ) expects to bring more charges against Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

The 31-year-old California resident currently faces three charges, including the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.