Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
A suspect was killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents near the White House. The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, had a history of mental health issues and was known to the Secret Service. One bystander was wounded in the incident, which is currently under investigation.
- ▪The shooting occurred near the White House at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- ▪Nasire Best had previously attempted to access the White House and was sent to a psychiatric facility.
- ▪One bystander was wounded and taken to the hospital, but no updates on their condition have been provided.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 2 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
- ▪ Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ 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 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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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White HouseJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen Sullivan,BBC NewsandTabby WilsonBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe suspect in a shooting near the White House was killed in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents on Saturday evening, officials have confirmed. BBC's US media partner CBS has named the suspect as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health problems.The US Secret Service has said that one bystander was also wounded in the shooting, but did not provide any further details on their condition.
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