26.04.2026 13:42
After the attack targeting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by US President Donald Trump, the 30-year-old suspect was apprehended, and his images were revealed. The assailant, identified as coming from California, was found in possession of a long-barreled rifle, a handgun, numerous magazines, and a knife.
After the armed attack on the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and his cabinet members, attention turned to the assailant. Images of the suspect, who was apprehended immediately after the incident, have emerged.
Following the attack, during which Trump was rapidly evacuated, the US President shared a photo on his social media account of the moment the suspect was captured. The image showed the attacker with his hands cuffed behind his back, lying on the ground in a subdued state, shirtless.
ATTACKER IS 30 YEARS OLD, FROM CALIFORNIA
According to initial findings, the attacker, reported to be approximately 30 years old, was identified as having come from the US state of California. Authorities stated that efforts to clarify the suspect's identity are ongoing.
WEAPONS CACHE FOUND ON HIM
Security sources reported that the attacker was found with multiple magazines, a long-barrel rifle, a handgun, and numerous knives. The quantity of seized ammunition strengthened the possibility that the attack was planned.
IMAGES SURFACE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Videos and photos recorded by guests at the scene quickly spread on social media. The footage showed security forces neutralizing the suspect immediately after the attempted attack and taking extensive security measures in the area.
SECRET SERVICE INTERVENED IN SECONDS
As gunshots were heard, Secret Service teams acted instantly. Trump and accompanying individuals were swiftly moved to a secure area, while the attacker was neutralized in a short time.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
As authorities continue to investigate the attacker's motivation and possible connections, the incident has brought security measures at high-level events in the US back into the spotlight.