Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service
A gunman known to the Secret Service opened fire near the White House before being shot by federal agents. The 21-year-old suspect had previously attempted to enter the complex and was reported to have a violent history. The incident prompted a brief lockdown of the White House, with one bystander also injured during the exchange of gunfire.
- ▪The suspect was identified as Nasire Best, who had a history of trying to access the White House.
- ▪He was previously involuntarily committed for obstructing vehicle entry to the White House complex.
- ▪The FBI is assisting in the investigation following the shooting incident.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 3 centre, 4 right.
- ▪ Secret Service kills man who opened fire at White House security checkpoint — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Gunman killed by Secret Service after opening fire outside of White House, officials say — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Here's What We Know About the White House Gunman — PJ Media
- ▪ Secret Service Takes Down Gunman Near White House — TODAY.com
- ▪ Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump says gunman who opened fire at White House checkpoint had ‘possible obsession’ with executive mansion — New York Post
- ▪ Gunman killed after shootout with Secret Service near White House, Trump says — Euronews
- ▪ Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House — BBC News
- ▪ Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says — r/news
- ▪ BREAKING: Gunman opens fire near White House, FBI on scene — LifeSiteNews
- ▪ Shots Fired at 17th and Pennsylvania Ave - Secret Service Take Gunman Down — HotAir
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Members of the National Guard stand on the street, near the White House, after a shooting incident nearby on Saturday. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/ReutersView image in fullscreenMembers of the National Guard stand on the street, near the White House, after a shooting incident nearby on Saturday. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/ReutersWashington DCGunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret ServiceSuspect who died after exchanging fire with agents had tried to enter the complex last summer, records showLucy CampbellSun 24 May 2026 12.46 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 12.55 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA gunman who opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before he was shot by federal agents was already known to the US Secret Service, court records show.Suspected…
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