On Saturday evening, a shooting occurred at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after 6 p.m. The incident took place while President Donald Trump was inside the White House. ABC News correspondent Selina Wang, who was reporting on Trump’s claims regarding an Iran peace deal, captured video footage of the event as gunfire erupted. The Secret Service reported that officers returned fire, striking the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best from Maryland, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. A bystander was also injured, but details regarding their condition have not been disclosed. No Secret Service agents were harmed during the incident. Trump was briefed on the situation and later expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their response. The shooting has drawn attention due to its proximity to a previous incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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Shooting Incident Near White House Results in Suspect's Death
A shooting incident occurred near the White House on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of the suspect, Nasire Best, who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint. President Trump was inside the White House at the time and was briefed on the situation. A bystander was injured, but no Secret Service agents were harmed.
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