Bystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable Condition
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A bystander was injured and is in stable condition after Secret Service agents exchanged gunfire with Nasire Best, a 21-year-old gunman, near the White House on Saturday evening.
- Nasire Best fired at a Secret Service checkpoint before being shot and killed by agents; no Secret Service personnel were harmed in the incident.
- The bystander was struck during the crossfire and underwent surgery; authorities are investigating who fired the shot that hit him.
- Best had a history of suspicious behavior around the White House, including previous arrests for unlawful entry and violating a stay-away order issued in August.
- The incident is under investigation to assess the use of force by the Secret Service, with an independent review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office planned after the inquiry is complete.