Suspect killed after firing shots near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Summary
A man opened fire near a White House security checkpoint and was shot dead by Secret Service officers. The suspect, 21-year-old Nasire Best, had a history of legal issues related to the White House area, and no officers or President Trump were harmed in the incident.Key Facts
- The shooting happened near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, close to the White House.
- The suspect pulled a gun from his bag and fired shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday.
- Secret Service officers returned fire and the suspect died later at a hospital.
- The suspect was identified as Nasire Best, 21 years old.
- Best had been arrested previously for trying to enter a White House checkpoint without permission.
- Best claimed to be Jesus Christ during his earlier arrest and did not follow officers’ commands.
- This was the third shooting incident near President Trump in the past month.
- President Trump was at the White House during the shooting and was not affected.
- A bystander was hit but it is unclear if by the suspect or officers’ shots.
- Journalists at the White House reported hearing numerous gunshots and took shelter.
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