Investigators examine the suspect's writings as questions grow over motive and which officials were targeted Published April 26, 2026 4:22PM (EDT) Security measures increased around the capital following the shooting at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The investigation into the suspect and his motives continue. (Celal Gunes / Getty Images) New details are emerging about the man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner , as investigators work to determine a motive and whether the attack specifically targeted members of the Trump administration. Authorities have identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California. Officials say Allen was armed with multiple weapons, including a shotgun, a handgun and knives, when he charged a security checkpoint near the event at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.…