California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Wired · Apr 26, 2026, 3:26 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.

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California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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