"Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 and earned a Master of Science degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills last May."
"Bin Tang, a professor at California State University, expressed shock at Allen's involvement, stating, 'He was a very good student indeed, always sitting in the first row of my class, paying attention, and frequently emailing me with coursework questions.'"
"A former student, Jason, recalled his experience with Allen, saying, 'You wouldn't expect him to be plotting some crazy, evil plan to kill the president. He was just quirky because he was a just really smart guy.'"
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is identified as the suspected shooter in the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident. He graduated from Caltech and earned a master's degree in computer science. Allen worked as a part-time teacher and independent game developer. Friends and former teachers expressed shock at his involvement, describing him as a good student and teacher. His family home in Torrance is listed as his last known address, and he is the eldest of four siblings. Reports indicate that those who knew him were surprised by the incident.
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