{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"caltech-graduate-named-suspect-in-dc-shooting","tags":["politics"],"first_publication_date":"2026-04-26T16:52:07+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-04-26T16:52:07+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Caltech graduate named suspect in DC shooting"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-04-26T15:30:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ae5CZsBOoF08xTcW_dcshooting.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has emerged as a highly educated but deeply puzzling figure, with a background that has shocked those who knew him."},{"text":"Cole Thomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, has been identified by authorities as the suspect in the shooting that wounded a Secret Service officer and triggered a massive security response."},{"text":"Allen is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology, one of the most prestigious scientific institutions in the United States. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering in 2017 and later completed a master’s degree in computer science in 2025."},{"text":"He worked as a tutor at a private education company, where he was recognised as “teacher of the month” in December 2024, according to a company post."},{"text":"Allen also pursued interests in software and game development, creating physics-based video games and describing himself as an independent developer."},{"text":"Those who knew him expressed disbelief."},{"text":"“I’m in shock,” said George Daghlian, a former classmate. “I’m so sorry to hear that.”"},{"text":"A former teammate described him as “borderline genius” and said he was “really, really smart,” adding that Allen “didn’t have to study. It would just come to him.”"},{"text":"The same person said Allen was “probably the most gentle person on the team,” making the allegations even more surprising."},{"text":"Authorities say Allen legally purchased firearms in recent years, including a shotgun and a semi-automatic pistol. He is believed to have travelled by train from California to Washington via Chicago before checking into the hotel where the dinner was being held."},{"text":"Investigators have said he was carrying multiple weapons when he rushed a security checkpoint and opened fire."},{"text":"Officials have not confirmed a motive but said preliminary findings suggest he may have been targeting members of the Trump administration."},{"text":"The suspect has been described by Trump as a “lone wolf” and a “very sick person.”"},{"text":"Allen is expected to face federal charges, including assault on a federal officer and firearm-related offences, with additional charges possible."},{"text":"The incident has raised broader questions about how individuals with no prior criminal record and strong academic backgrounds can become involved in acts of violence."},{"text":"Mass shootings in the United States have often involved individuals with varied personal histories, and investigators typically examine psychological, ideological and social factors in such cases."},{"text":"Authorities said the investigation into Allen’s background, online activity and motivations is ongoing."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"1-cr-ex-gratia-will-cbn-go-the-extra-mile","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"1 Cr Ex-Gratia: Will CBN Go Extra Mile?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2Fbb599b1a-2f7d-49d0-ae54-24a236966bdb_chandrababu+naidu.jpg?auto=format,compress&rect=0,54,1200,592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-06-10T12:57:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"hyds-growth-story-ends-where-the-rain-begins","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Hyd's Growth Story Ends Where the Rain 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