The Washington Hilton is a hotel in Washington, D.C. Known as the traditional venue for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, a high-profile event attended by senior U.S. officials and press. Recently, the site was the scene of a security incident involving gunfire and an alleged plot targeting administration officials during the dinner. Last updated Jul 6th, 2026
Acting AG Blanche: The bullet that hit the USSS agent's vest likely came from the shooter, not crossfire. The suspect traveled by train from L.A. to Chicago to D.C. and checked into the Washington Hilton.
WHCD shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen is believed to have booked a room at the Washington Hilton earlier this month and allegedly referenced targeting administration officials without specifics, law enforcement sources tell ABC News.
