Trending Now - Mysterious X Account Linked to Suspected Shooter Emerges

WHO:

Newsweek - The suspect in the shooting at the Washington Hilton was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California.

NBC News - A senior administration official provided information regarding the suspect's alleged writings.

WHAT:

NBC News - FBI teams in tactical gear conducted a search at the last known address connected to suspected shooter Cole Tomas Allen.

NBC News - The suspect's alleged writings detail his anti-Trump views.

WHERE:

NBC News - The search took place at the last known address of Cole Tomas Allen in California.

WHY:

NBC News - The writings of the suspect reportedly express anti-Trump sentiments, suggesting a possible motivation related to political views.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 11:30 UTC)

The suspect in the shooting at the Washington Hilton has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California. FBI teams in tactical gear conducted a search at his last known address, where they found writings that reportedly express anti-Trump sentiments, suggesting a possible political motivation behind the attack. A senior administration official has also provided information regarding these alleged writings, which detail Allen's views.