Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know
Summary
A gunman opened fire near a White House security checkpoint and was shot dead by Secret Service officers. No officers were hurt, but a bystander was wounded. The man, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best from Maryland, had a history of mental health issues and previous encounters with the Secret Service at the White House.Key Facts
- The shooting happened near a Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, close to the White House.
- Nasire Best pulled a weapon and started shooting at officers before being fatally shot.
- Best was known to the Secret Service, having tried to approach the White House multiple times last year.
- He had been detained and sent for mental health evaluations after earlier encounters.
- No Secret Service agents were injured in the incident, but one bystander was wounded.
- President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the shooting; the lockdown began immediately.
- Trump praised the Secret Service for their swift action and highlighted ongoing security concerns.
- This incident followed other threats and an assassination attempt against President Trump earlier in 2024.
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