NPR — Top Stories
May 24, 12:23 AM
A shooting incident occurred outside the White House on May 23, 2026, when a suspect fired at officers, who then returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect. A bystander was also injured, but the circumstances of that injury are not yet clear.
BBC — World
May 24, 03:14 AM
A suspect was shot dead after firing at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on May 24, 2026. A bystander sustained injuries during the incident.
Guardian — US
May 24, 04:34 AM
A suspect was shot dead after firing at Secret Service agents at a White House checkpoint, leading to a brief lockdown of the area. A bystander was also injured in the incident.
nbcnews.com
May 24, 05:55 AM
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.
Al Jazeera English
May 23, 10:52 PM
On May 23, 2026, a gunman was shot by the US Secret Service after firing at a checkpoint near the White House. The incident also resulted in injuries to a bystander.
Deutsche Welle
May 24, 01:11 AM
On May 24, 2026, gunfire occurred near the White House, prompting a significant police response. A suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement during the incident.
New York Times — US
May 24, 05:13 AM
A shooting incident took place near the White House, resulting in the death of the gunman during a confrontation with Secret Service agents. The incident occurred at the northwestern corner of the White House grounds.
New York Times — Politics
May 24, 05:13 AM
A shooting incident took place near the White House, resulting in the death of the gunman during a confrontation with Secret Service agents. The incident occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Hill
May 23, 10:44 PM
A man was shot dead by the U.S. Secret Service after he opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening. The incident took place shortly before 6 p.m. near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Fox News — Latest
May 23, 10:44 PM
A gunman named Nasire Best opened fire near a Secret Service checkpoint by the White House, resulting in his death after being shot by agents. An adult bystander was injured, and the incident prompted a temporary lockdown of the White House. President Trump praised the Secret Service's response and called for stronger security measures.
Washington Examiner
May 23, 10:50 PM
On May 23, 2026, a shooting near the White House led to a lockdown after suspect Nasire Best, 21, opened fire on a Secret Service booth and was later pronounced dead. The incident raised concerns about political violence, with multiple lawmakers condemning the act and expressing gratitude to the Secret Service for their response.
Daily Mail
May 24, 04:43 AM
Two individuals were shot near the White House on May 24, 2026, leading to a significant security response. Reporters in the area reported hearing gunfire, which triggered the lockdown.
The Daily Beast
May 23, 10:45 PM
A shooting incident near the White House on May 23, 2026, resulted in one death after a man opened fire at a security checkpoint. The Secret Service returned fire, and a bystander was also injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident but was unharmed.
Axios
May 23, 11:29 PM
Gunfire was reported near the White House on Saturday night while President Trump was present. The Secret Service confirmed the incident, stating it was investigating reports of gunfire, and multiple shots were heard around 6:15 p.m. ET. The situation resulted in a lockdown that was lifted approximately 35 minutes later.
cnn.com
May 24, 05:56 AM
A shooting near the White House resulted in the death of a suspect and left a bystander in critical condition. The suspect, Nasire Best, had prior encounters with the Secret Service, including mental health evaluations, but had not previously shown violent behavior.
usatoday.com
May 24, 05:56 AM
On May 23, 2026, a gunman was shot and killed by the U.S. Secret Service after opening fire near the White House. The incident also resulted in injury to a bystander. President Trump was present in the White House but unharmed, and the FBI responded to the scene.
apnews.com
May 24, 05:56 AM
A shooting near a White House security checkpoint resulted in the death of 21-year-old Nasire Best, who opened fire before being shot by Secret Service officers. A bystander was also injured, and this incident marks the third gunfire occurrence near President Trump in a month. Evidence from the scene was collected, and journalists reported hearing the gunshots.
Washington Examiner
May 23, 10:50 PM
A shooting incident near the White House led to a lockdown on Saturday evening. The suspect, 21-year-old Nasire Best, was shot and killed by the Secret Service after he opened fire on a security booth. A bystander was also injured, and officials have confirmed the FBI is assisting in the investigation.
The Daily Beast
May 24, 05:51 AM
A shooting incident near the White House on May 23, 2026, involved Nasire Best, a man with a prior arrest for entering a restricted area. Best opened fire at Secret Service officers and was shot in return, later dying in the hospital. The incident occurred while President Trump was inside the White House.
nypost.com
May 24, 09:10 AM
On May 23, 2026, Nasire Best, 21, opened fire at a White House checkpoint, believing he was Jesus Christ. He was shot and killed by Secret Service agents, and one bystander was seriously injured. The incident prompted a lockdown of the White House and drew condemnation from political leaders regarding violence.