Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A 21-year-old gunman, identified as Nasire Best, opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before being shot by federal agents and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
- Best was previously known to the US Secret Service for repeatedly attempting to access the White House complex and was subject to a stay-away order following prior arrests in 2025.
- The White House was briefly locked down after the suspect fired a pistol near a checkpoint; a bystander was also struck during the exchange, though no agents were injured.
- President Donald Trump praised law enforcement for their swift response and described the gunman as having a violent history and a possible obsession with the White House.
- The FBI is assisting in the ongoing investigation, which follows a recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.