Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
A suspect was killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents near the White House. The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, had a history of mental health issues and was known to the Secret Service. One bystander was wounded in the incident, which is currently under investigation.
- ▪The shooting occurred near the White House at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- ▪Nasire Best had previously attempted to access the White House and was sent to a psychiatric facility.
- ▪One bystander was wounded and taken to the hospital, but no updates on their condition have been provided.
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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White HouseJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen Sullivan,BBC NewsandTabby WilsonBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe suspect in a shooting near the White House was killed in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents on Saturday evening, officials have confirmed. BBC's US media partner CBS has named the suspect as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health problems.The US Secret Service has said that one bystander was also wounded in the shooting, but did not provide any further details on their condition.
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