Secret Service reports shots fired near the White House
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WASHINGTON — The Secret Service fatally shot a person who opened fire on officers at a security checkpoint Saturday in an exchange of gunfire that briefly locked down the White House, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The Secret Service shot and killed a man after he opened fire at a White House security checkpoint, briefly locking down the White House.
Key Points:
- The man, later identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Maryland, pulled a gun from a bag and shot at officers near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- Officers returned fire, and Best was taken to a hospital where he later died.
- A bystander was also shot and remains hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury; no Secret Service agents were hurt.
- The Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the shooting, and the FBI and ATF are assisting.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The White House shooting raises safety fears for nearby workers, visitors, and residents, and it may lead to heavier security and disruption around government areas.
Positive Impact
Secret Service and Metropolitan Police response may reassure the public that major threats near the White House can be stopped quickly.
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- Primary:Nasire Bestperson
- Primary:Secret Servicegovernment agency or body
- Major:Metropolitan Police Departmentgovernment agency or body
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- Nasire BestpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Identified as the suspect who opened fire and later died after being shot by officers.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Secret Servicegovernment agency or bodyPrimaryEvaluated
Central agency that exchanged gunfire, locked down the White House, and is conducting the investigation.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Metropolitan Police Departmentgovernment agency or bodyMajorEvaluated
Confirmed the suspect’s identity and is jointly investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
Present at the White House during the shooting, briefed on the incident, and his response on Truth Social.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosivesgovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
Assisting in the investigation and response to the shooting.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Director Kash PatelpersonContextCandidate
FBI director who publicly said the FBI was on the scene and supporting the response.
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Reported to be on the scene and supporting the Secret Service.
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