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Suspect killed after shooting at Secret Service agents outside White House
The incident on Saturday remains under investigation and road closures around the White House will likely stay in place overnight.Shortly before 18:00 local time (23:00 GMT), a man pulled a gun from his bag and "began firing" outside the White House at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington DC, near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Secret Service officers posted on the corner returned fire, striking the gunman. He was then taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A bystander was also wounded in the shooting, but the Secret Service did not give further details on their condition. No officers were injured in the attack. Trump was at the White House at the time, but "no protectees or operations were impacted", the agency said. The suspect was later identified in US media as Best, who had been known to both the Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department and had used a revolver, law enforcement sources told CBS. A source familiar with the investigation told CBS that Best had attempted to gain entry to the White House in July 2025 and had been arrested by officers nearby, after which he spent time at a psychiatric facility. He had been living in Washington DC for 18 months.
Secret Service fatally shoots suspect outside White House checkpoint
Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET "removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers." Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to the Secret Service. A bystander was struck, but a law enforcement official said it wasn't clear whether that person was struck by the suspect's initial bullets or those fired subsequently by officers. Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not "impacted." This is a breaking news update. AP's earlier story follows below. The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander also was shot, a law enforcement official said. Both individuals were said to be in critical condition, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. Journalists working at the White House on Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. On X, the Secret Service said it was "aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW" — one block from the White House — and was "working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground." It said it will have an update shortly. In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would "update the public as we're able." President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time. Evidence of the shooting was visible on a sidewalk just outside the White House complex, where yellow crime scene tape snaked across the pavement and officers with the U.S. Secret Service placed dozens of orange evidence markers on the ground. Medical material, including what appeared to be purple surgical gloves and kits typically used by emergency medical personnel, were also seen. In a post shared on X, ABC News senior White House corresponde...
Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we ...
A man has been shot dead by United States Secret Service officers after opening fire on a security checkpoint near the White House, and a bystander has been wounded in the gunfire.Several US media outlets have identified the gunman as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from the neighbouring state of Maryland who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health conditions.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Timeline: Trump assassination attempts and security incidentslist 2 of 3Trump unhurt after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinnerlist 3 of 3US Secret Service fatally shoots gunman who fired at White House checkpointend of listShortly after 6pm (22:00 GMT) on Saturday, the suspect approached a Secret Service checkpoint at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, pulled a weapon from his bag and began shooting at officers posted there, the Secret Service said in a statement. The gunman was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. No Secret Service officers were wounded.President Donald Trump was in the White House during the incident but “no protectees or operations were impacted,” the Secret Service said. The White House was immediately placed under lockdown.Here’s what we know so far:Who was the gunman?US media say Best had tried to get close to the White House on several occasions last year.The Reuters news agency said he had violated a “stay-away order” and had been identified as an emotionally disturbed person.CNN reported that Best blocked an entry lane to the White House in June last year and was detained by the Secret Service. He claimed to be Jesus and said he wanted to be arrested. He was sent to the Psychiatric Institute of Washington for a mental evaluation.According to CBS News, Best again tried to gain access to the White House in July and was arrested nearby by Secret Service agents. Once again, he was sent to a psychiatric ward.Best had been living in Washington, DC, for about 18 months, CBS said.CNN said social media accounts linked to Best included one post that appeared to threaten violence against Trump and another in which he wrote: “I’m actually the son of God.”Where did the incident happen?The intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue is on the northwest edge of the White House complex.The main White House building is about 300 metres (980ft) away in a straight line. Walking there from the location of the shooting would take at least thre...
Secret Service shoots person near White House, bystander shot
9 hours ago ... A gunman shot at the White House on Saturday night, a senior administration official told Fox News. Officials say that U.S. Secret Service shot the gunman, ...
