Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested after he charged the White House Correspondents' Dinner and opened fire, reportedly targeting federal officials. He had previously been interviewed by ABC LA in 2017 while a student at the California Institute of Technology (CalTech), where he developed a safer wheelchair design. Just before the shooting, Allen sent a message to his family, referring to himself as a 'friendly federal assassin' and indicating he intended to harm administration officials, though he claimed dinner guests were not his targets. After firing shots, he was subdued by Secret Service agents, sustaining a knee injury during the arrest. Allen is now facing charges of using a firearm during a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer. Investigators are delving into his background, including his legal acquisition of firearms and his work as a tutor. The incident has shocked the community, with acquaintances describing him as intelligent and friendly. He is due in court on Monday, and further charges may be added as the investigation unfolds.