Cole Tomas Allen, aged 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. Elizabeth Terlinden, a former classmate from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), expressed her shock upon learning of his involvement, initially suspecting a case of mistaken identity. She characterized Allen as 'very calm and quiet,' stating he often faded into the background during their school days. Terlinden emphasized that Allen was not radicalized at Caltech, countering claims made by some media outlets. The incident unfolded when Allen bypassed security and fired shots at the event, prompting law enforcement to arrest him while the president and vice president were escorted to safety. If convicted, Allen could face a life sentence for his actions.