On May 23, 2026, the U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a man who opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. when the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, drew a firearm from a bag, and fired at officers. The officers returned fire, hitting Best, who was subsequently transported to a hospital where he later died. A bystander was also injured, although it remains unclear who fired the shot that struck them. The Secret Service confirmed that the shooting is under investigation. Best had a prior history with law enforcement and mental health issues. President Donald Trump was present at the White House during the incident but was not harmed. The lockdown of the White House grounds was lifted at 6:46 p.m. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting in the investigation.
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Shooting Incident Outside White House Results in Fatality
A shooting incident occurred outside the White House on May 23, 2026, resulting in the death of the shooter, Nasire Best, who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint. A bystander was also injured, and the incident is under investigation by the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies.
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