Gunman Fatally Shot by Secret Service at Security Checkpoint Near White House, Bystander Also Hit in Crossfire
17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW
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Summary
- Shots were fired near the White House on Saturday evening, prompting a lockdown and the relocation of press members indoors.
- Per a Secret Service statement, a gunman approached a security checkpoint just after 6 p.m. and opened fire at officers. Secret Service officers returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
- A bystander was also struck by gunfire during the incident, though it is unclear whether they were hit by the suspect's initial gunfire or during the ensuing exchange.
- "We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground," the U.S. Secret Service said. "Additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
- The FBI is on the scene and assisting the Secret Service in the response, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Multiple journalists at the scene reported hearing dozens of apparent gunshots, which could also be heard on some live news broadcasts.
- No Secret Service personnel were injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident but was not impacted.
- FOX News reported the gunman's identity as 21-year-old Nasire Best.
Timeline
Per FOX News Digital, the suspect is identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from Dundalk, Maryland.
No Secret Service personnel were injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident, but was unimpacted.
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but it's unclear if they were hit by the initial gunfire from the suspect, or during the ensuing exchange.
Secret Service officers then returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
Per a Secret Service statement being circulated by reporters, a gunman approached a Secret Service checkpoint just after 6 p.m. and opened fire at officers.
The Associated Press also corroborates the report of two people shot. Both people are reportedly in critical condition.
A report from FOX5 DC says that a gunman who fired at the White House was shot by the U.S. Secret Service. A bystander was also hit in the crossfire.
President Trump was inside the White House during the shooting, per reports.
Additionally, one of the shot individuals is believed to be a suspect, but it's not known if the second person shot is a suspect or a bystander.
A report from NBC News also says two people were shot. One of them is in grave condition.
According to a CNN report, two people were shot in an "encounter" with the Secret Service. Authorities had reportedly been responding to a person firing a weapon.
The lockdown has reportedly been lifted, per CNN.
"We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground," the U.S. Secret Service said. "Additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "We will update the public as we’re able."
@Officialkillmoenews shows officers armed with rifles in the street and emergency vehicles staged at the scene.
CNN reports that a Secret Service official said reports of gunfire are being investigated at 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
An increased Secret Service presence has been observed around the grounds.
Authorities have not yet confirmed a shooting.
Per CBS News, a CBS reporter stated the gunfire sounded as if two weapons were firing.
The North Lawn was reportedly cleared as Secret Service agents rushed reporters into the White House Press Briefing Room, per ABC News.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Members of the press who are at the scene have been moved indoors.
Per DC News Now, a lockdown is under way.
According to information via Samdesk, multiple news outlets have reported hearing gunfire from reporters close to the White House.
Incident reported at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Per FOX News Digital, the suspect is identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from Dundalk, Maryland.
No Secret Service personnel were injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident, but was unimpacted.
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but it's unclear if they were hit by the initial gunfire from the suspect, or during the ensuing exchange.
Secret Service officers then returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
Per a Secret Service statement being circulated by reporters, a gunman approached a Secret Service checkpoint just after 6 p.m. and opened fire at officers.
The Associated Press also corroborates the report of two people shot. Both people are reportedly in critical condition.
A report from FOX5 DC says that a gunman who fired at the White House was shot by the U.S. Secret Service. A bystander was also hit in the crossfire.
President Trump was inside the White House during the shooting, per reports.
Additionally, one of the shot individuals is believed to be a suspect, but it's not known if the second person shot is a suspect or a bystander.
A report from NBC News also says two people were shot. One of them is in grave condition.
According to a CNN report, two people were shot in an "encounter" with the Secret Service. Authorities had reportedly been responding to a person firing a weapon.
The lockdown has reportedly been lifted, per CNN.
"We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground," the U.S. Secret Service said. "Additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "We will update the public as we’re able."
@Officialkillmoenews shows officers armed with rifles in the street and emergency vehicles staged at the scene.
CNN reports that a Secret Service official said reports of gunfire are being investigated at 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
An increased Secret Service presence has been observed around the grounds.
Authorities have not yet confirmed a shooting.
Per CBS News, a CBS reporter stated the gunfire sounded as if two weapons were firing.
The North Lawn was reportedly cleared as Secret Service agents rushed reporters into the White House Press Briefing Room, per ABC News.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Members of the press who are at the scene have been moved indoors.
Per DC News Now, a lockdown is under way.
According to information via Samdesk, multiple news outlets have reported hearing gunfire from reporters close to the White House.
Incident reported at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Per FOX News Digital, the suspect is identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from Dundalk, Maryland.
No Secret Service personnel were injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident, but was unimpacted.
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but it's unclear if they were hit by the initial gunfire from the suspect, or during the ensuing exchange.
Secret Service officers then returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
Per a Secret Service statement being circulated by reporters, a gunman approached a Secret Service checkpoint just after 6 p.m. and opened fire at officers.
The Associated Press also corroborates the report of two people shot. Both people are reportedly in critical condition.
A report from FOX5 DC says that a gunman who fired at the White House was shot by the U.S. Secret Service. A bystander was also hit in the crossfire.
President Trump was inside the White House during the shooting, per reports.
Additionally, one of the shot individuals is believed to be a suspect, but it's not known if the second person shot is a suspect or a bystander.
A report from NBC News also says two people were shot. One of them is in grave condition.
According to a CNN report, two people were shot in an "encounter" with the Secret Service. Authorities had reportedly been responding to a person firing a weapon.
The lockdown has reportedly been lifted, per CNN.
"We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground," the U.S. Secret Service said. "Additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "We will update the public as we’re able."
@Officialkillmoenews shows officers armed with rifles in the street and emergency vehicles staged at the scene.
CNN reports that a Secret Service official said reports of gunfire are being investigated at 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
An increased Secret Service presence has been observed around the grounds.
Authorities have not yet confirmed a shooting.
Per CBS News, a CBS reporter stated the gunfire sounded as if two weapons were firing.
The North Lawn was reportedly cleared as Secret Service agents rushed reporters into the White House Press Briefing Room, per ABC News.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Members of the press who are at the scene have been moved indoors.
Per DC News Now, a lockdown is under way.
According to information via Samdesk, multiple news outlets have reported hearing gunfire from reporters close to the White House.
Incident reported at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Per FOX News Digital, the suspect is identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from Dundalk, Maryland.
No Secret Service personnel were injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident, but was unimpacted.
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but it's unclear if they were hit by the initial gunfire from the suspect, or during the ensuing exchange.
Secret Service officers then returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
Per a Secret Service statement being circulated by reporters, a gunman approached a Secret Service checkpoint just after 6 p.m. and opened fire at officers.
The Associated Press also corroborates the report of two people shot. Both people are reportedly in critical condition.
A report from FOX5 DC says that a gunman who fired at the White House was shot by the U.S. Secret Service. A bystander was also hit in the crossfire.
President Trump was inside the White House during the shooting, per reports.
Additionally, one of the shot individuals is believed to be a suspect, but it's not known if the second person shot is a suspect or a bystander.
A report from NBC News also says two people were shot. One of them is in grave condition.
According to a CNN report, two people were shot in an "encounter" with the Secret Service. Authorities had reportedly been responding to a person firing a weapon.
The lockdown has reportedly been lifted, per CNN.
"We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground," the U.S. Secret Service said. "Additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "We will update the public as we’re able."
@Officialkillmoenews shows officers armed with rifles in the street and emergency vehicles staged at the scene.
CNN reports that a Secret Service official said reports of gunfire are being investigated at 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
An increased Secret Service presence has been observed around the grounds.
Authorities have not yet confirmed a shooting.
Per CBS News, a CBS reporter stated the gunfire sounded as if two weapons were firing.
The North Lawn was reportedly cleared as Secret Service agents rushed reporters into the White House Press Briefing Room, per ABC News.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Members of the press who are at the scene have been moved indoors.
Per DC News Now, a lockdown is under way.
According to information via Samdesk, multiple news outlets have reported hearing gunfire from reporters close to the White House.
Incident reported at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Per FOX News Digital, the suspect is identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from Dundalk, Maryland.
No Secret Service personnel were injured. President Trump was at the White House during the incident, but was unimpacted.
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but it's unclear if they were hit by the initial gunfire from the suspect, or during the ensuing exchange.
Secret Service officers then returned fire, striking the suspect. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
Per a Secret Service statement being circulated by reporters, a gunman approached a Secret Service checkpoint just after 6 p.m. and opened fire at officers.
The Associated Press also corroborates the report of two people shot. Both people are reportedly in critical condition.
A report from FOX5 DC says that a gunman who fired at the White House was shot by the U.S. Secret Service. A bystander was also hit in the crossfire.
President Trump was inside the White House during the shooting, per reports.
Additionally, one of the shot individuals is believed to be a suspect, but it's not known if the second person shot is a suspect or a bystander.
A report from NBC News also says two people were shot. One of them is in grave condition.
According to a CNN report, two people were shot in an "encounter" with the Secret Service. Authorities had reportedly been responding to a person firing a weapon.
The lockdown has reportedly been lifted, per CNN.
"We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground," the U.S. Secret Service said. "Additional information will be provided as it becomes available."
"FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "We will update the public as we’re able."
@Officialkillmoenews shows officers armed with rifles in the street and emergency vehicles staged at the scene.
CNN reports that a Secret Service official said reports of gunfire are being investigated at 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
An increased Secret Service presence has been observed around the grounds.
Authorities have not yet confirmed a shooting.
Per CBS News, a CBS reporter stated the gunfire sounded as if two weapons were firing.
The North Lawn was reportedly cleared as Secret Service agents rushed reporters into the White House Press Briefing Room, per ABC News.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 17th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Members of the press who are at the scene have been moved indoors.
Per DC News Now, a lockdown is under way.
According to information via Samdesk, multiple news outlets have reported hearing gunfire from reporters close to the White House.
Incident reported at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
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Here comes the ballroom talk 🙄
Interesting all potus and VP plans were cancelled for this weekend now this.
Too many crazy people in this world.
Yup saw it as a news reporter was talking from WH grounds. Sounds at least 20 shots.
@IndigenousAmerican Automatic? Semi-auto? Exchange fire? Sorry just any details?
Here comes the ballroom talk 🙄
Interesting all potus and VP plans were cancelled for this weekend now this.
Too many crazy people in this world.
Yup saw it as a news reporter was talking from WH grounds. Sounds at least 20 shots.
@IndigenousAmerican Automatic? Semi-auto? Exchange fire? Sorry just any details?
Here comes the ballroom talk 🙄
Interesting all potus and VP plans were cancelled for this weekend now this.
Too many crazy people in this world.
Yup saw it as a news reporter was talking from WH grounds. Sounds at least 20 shots.
@IndigenousAmerican Automatic? Semi-auto? Exchange fire? Sorry just any details?
Here comes the ballroom talk 🙄
Interesting all potus and VP plans were cancelled for this weekend now this.
Too many crazy people in this world.
Yup saw it as a news reporter was talking from WH grounds. Sounds at least 20 shots.
@IndigenousAmerican Automatic? Semi-auto? Exchange fire? Sorry just any details?
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Here comes the ballroom talk 🙄
Interesting all potus and VP plans were cancelled for this weekend now this.
Too many crazy people in this world.
Yup saw it as a news reporter was talking from WH grounds. Sounds at least 20 shots.
@IndigenousAmerican Automatic? Semi-auto? Exchange fire? Sorry just any details?