Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know
A gunman was shot dead by Secret Service agents after he opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best, had a history of mental health issues and had previously attempted to approach the White House. A bystander was injured in the incident, but no Secret Service agents were harmed, and President Trump was not affected during the lockdown that followed.
- ▪The gunman, Nasire Best, was a 21-year-old man from Maryland with a documented history of mental health conditions.
- ▪He had previously violated a stay-away order and attempted to access the White House multiple times.
- ▪The incident occurred at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House, resulting in a bystander being wounded.
- ▪President Trump was in the White House during the incident, but no protectees or operations were impacted.
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EXPLAINERNewsGunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we knowNo Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAn armed Secret Service agent is seen next to an ambulance near the White House, on May 23, 2026. [Alex Wroblewski/AFP]By Andrew MarshallPublished On 24 May 202624 May 2026A man has been shot dead by United States Secret Service officers after opening fire on a security checkpoint near the White House, and a bystander has been wounded in the gunfire.Several US media outlets have identified the gunman as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from the neighbouring state of Maryland…
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