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White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

Summary

A man named Nasire Best fired shots near the White House, hitting a bystander before Secret Service officers shot and killed him. Best had previous encounters with the Secret Service, including obstructing a White House entry lane and being arrested for unlawful entry.

Key Facts

  • Nasire Best fired shots outside the White House on a Saturday evening, striking a bystander.
  • Secret Service officers returned fire and killed Best at the scene.
  • President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the incident and was unharmed.
  • Best had earlier incidents with Secret Service in June and July 2025 involving obstructing entry and unlawful attempts to access the White House.
  • He was sent for a mental health evaluation after the June incident.
  • Best failed to appear at a court hearing in August 2025, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
  • The shooting took place near a Secret Service checkpoint by the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
  • No Secret Service officers were injured, and authorities said no protective operations were disrupted.
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