More Details on Shooting Outside White House, Including Alleged Shooter ID
A shooting incident occurred outside the White House, prompting a lockdown and a response from the Secret Service and FBI. The alleged shooter, identified as Nasire Best, opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint and was subsequently shot by agents. One bystander was also injured, but no Secret Service agents were harmed during the exchange.
- ▪Shots were fired near the White House at 17th and Pennsylvania Avenue.
- ▪The suspect, Nasire Best, had a history of mental health issues and prior encounters with the Secret Service.
- ▪The President was in the White House during the incident and was reported to be fine.
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More Details on Shooting Outside White House, Including Alleged Shooter ID By Nick Arama | 10:01 PM on May 23, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File As we reported, shots were fired outside the White House earlier, at 17th and Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C. The sounds of the shots were captured by ABC's senior White House correspondent Selina Wang, who was doing a standup report on the north lawn. The press was then herded into the Briefing Room for safety, and the White House went on lockdown for about half an hour.
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