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Gunshots heard outside White House, male suspect taken down by Secret Service 3%
By Alexandra Koch0% Michael Sinkewicz41% Michael Ruiz0% Paul Mauro0%
5/23/2026, 11:17:49 PM
Topics: United States
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The White House was placed on lockdown Saturday after shots were fired near the executive mansion, prompting a response from the U.S.
Secret Service.
A male suspect, identified by multiple Fox News Digital sources as Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland, was fatally shot by U.S.
Secret Service agents at about 6 p.m.
ET Saturday after he allegedly opened fire with a pistol near a White House checkpoint.
President Donald Trump was unharmed inside the White House, and the gunman never breached the grounds' general perimeter.
An adult civilian bystander was shot during the gunfire exchange, and one U.S.
Secret Service agent was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Best had prior encounters with the U.S.
Secret Service on at least two occasions in 2025, and a history of mental health issues, sources said.
The FBI, ATF and Metropolitan Police Department are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Multiple sources confirmed to Fox News Digital the suspect accused of opening fire near the White House Saturday afternoon has been identified as Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland.
Sources said the suspect, who was shot by U.S.
Secret Service agents, died on the way to GW Medical Center.
He allegedly had multiple prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues.
Best was detained by the Secret Service on June 26, 2025, for flagging down agents and making threats, and again on July 10, 2025, for entering a restricted area, Fox News has learned.
Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz and Fox News' Paul Mauro contributed to this report.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said he was monitoring a shooting near the White House that unfolded Saturday evening.
A male suspect accused of opening fire toward the White House was pronounced dead following the incident, according to the U.S.
Secret Service.
“I am closely monitoring the shooting incident near the White House and will update the public as we have more information,” Mullin wrote on X.
“Tonight’s shooting is a reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every day,” he added.
Mullin also praised the bravery and swift response of the Secret Service agents involved in the incident.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., commended the federal response to an active shooter near the White House Saturday evening.
“We are grateful for our brave Secret Service agents who took quick, decisive action to protect President Trump, and our prayers are with the victims of tonight’s senseless shooting for a speedy recovery,” Johnson wrote on X.
“Our law enforcement officers run into harm’s way each day to keep us safe, and they deserve our unwavering support,” he added.
A male suspect accused of opening fire toward the White House was pronounced dead following the incident, a U.S.
Secret Service spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.
According to the agency, the suspect — who has not been identified — allegedly approached a Secret Service checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at officers stationed there.
Secret Service agents returned fire and struck the suspect, who was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
A bystander was also struck by gunfire, the spokesperson said.
The person’s condition was not immediately known.
White House communications director Steven Cheung said Saturday evening that President Donald Trump was still working at the White House amid escalating tensions involving Iran and a shooting incident near the executive mansion.
“President Trump is working at 8:00 PM,” Cheung wrote on X.
“Can’t stop, won’t stop,” he added.
The post came as negotiations involving Iran intensified and a shooting near the White House prompted a large federal law enforcement response.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., praised the U.S.
Secret Service for its response to a gunman near the White House Saturday evening.
“Grateful for the Secret Service and the agents’ decisive actions to protect President Trump and everyone at and around the White House this evening,” Thune said.
“Kimberley and I are praying for the safety and security of those who were in harm’s way.”
A U.S.
Secret Service spokesperson confirmed that the male suspect accused of opening fire toward the White House was pronounced dead following the incident.
The suspect, who has not been identified, allegedly approached a Secret Service checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at officers stationed there, according to the spokesperson.
A U.S.
Secret Service spokesperson confirmed to Fox News the male suspect accused of opening fire toward the White House on Saturday was pronounced dead following the shooting.
The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, approached a Secret Service checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers, the spokesperson said.
Secret Service agents returned fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
During the shooting, a bystander was also struck by gunfire.
Their condition is unknown.
It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire.
Officials said the suspect had a history of mental health issues.
No injuries were sustained by Secret Service personnel.
President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident but was not impacted, the spokesperson said.
Rep.
Steve Scalise, R-La., who was shot in the hip by a gunman during practice for the Congressional Baseball Game in 2017, reacted Saturday evening to the shooting near the White House.
“We live in dangerous times,” Scalise wrote on X.
“Praying for President Trump, those injured near the White House, and the brave Secret Service agents and law enforcement officers working to keep everyone safe this evening,” he added.
FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday evening that agents were assisting the U.S.
Secret Service following reports of shots fired near the White House.
“FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds — we will update the public as we’re able,” Patel wrote.
A lockdown was lifted Saturday evening after a gunman armed with a pistol allegedly opened fire near the White House, prompting a shootout with Secret Service agents.
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reported the incident happened at around 6 p.m. local time near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
According to Pergram, the suspect fired roughly three shots toward the White House before Secret Service agents returned fire and struck the suspect.
During the exchange, a nearby civilian was also shot, according to a senior administration official.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed it is responding to a shooting involving the U.S.
Secret Service near White House grounds Saturday afternoon.
"ATF special agents are on scene at 17th and Pennsylvania Ave NW following a shooting near the White House," the ATF wrote in a statement on X.
"ATF is assisting @DCPoliceDept and @SecretService."
Officials confirmed a total of two adults were shot after a male gunman opened fire near the White House Saturday afternoon.
Fox News previously reported the suspect and a bystander were wounded when an altercation unfolded between the gunman and the U.S.
Secret Service.
The two injured adults' conditions are unknown, as of 7:30 p.m. local time.
One uniformed Secret Service agent was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
No other injuries were reported.
The U.S.
Secret Service said Saturday evening it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to the White House.
The agency said it was working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground.
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reported the incident unfolded around 6 p.m. local time.
According to Pergram, the suspect fired roughly three shots toward the White House, prompting Secret Service agents to return fire and strike the suspect.
A lockdown was lifted Saturday afternoon after a gunman armed with a pistol opened fire Saturday afternoon near the White House, sparking a shootout with the U.S.
Secret Service.
Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reported that the chaos unfolded at about 6 p.m. local time near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
The suspect fired roughly three shots toward the White House, prompting Secret Service agents to return fire, striking the suspect.
During the exchange, a nearby civilian on the street was also shot, according to a senior administration official.
The bystander and suspect's conditions remain unknown.
As many as 30 shots were reportedly heard ringing out in the direction of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
All Secret Service agents were reported safe.
Officials confirmed the suspect never breached the general perimeter of the White House grounds.
The incident happened just hours after President Donald Trump announced from the Oval Office that his administration was close to finalizing a deal to end the war with Iran.
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