Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service
A gunman known to the Secret Service opened fire near the White House before being shot by federal agents. The 21-year-old suspect had previously attempted to enter the complex and was reported to have a violent history. The incident prompted a brief lockdown of the White House, with one bystander also injured during the exchange of gunfire.
- ▪The suspect was identified as Nasire Best, who had a history of trying to access the White House.
- ▪He was previously involuntarily committed for obstructing vehicle entry to the White House complex.
- ▪The FBI is assisting in the investigation following the shooting incident.
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Members of the National Guard stand on the street, near the White House, after a shooting incident nearby on Saturday. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/ReutersView image in fullscreenMembers of the National Guard stand on the street, near the White House, after a shooting incident nearby on Saturday. Photograph: Kylie Cooper/ReutersWashington DCGunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret ServiceSuspect who died after exchanging fire with agents had tried to enter the complex last summer, records showLucy CampbellSun 24 May 2026 12.46 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 12.55 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA gunman who opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before he was shot by federal agents was already known to the US Secret Service, court records show.Suspected…
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