Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.

Bystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable Condition

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired.

By Katie Benner

Shooter killed near the White House was previously arrested for trespassing

Nasire Best, 21, had cut off contact with even his closest friends and began claiming that he was Jesus Christ.

By Warren Strobel, Sammy Westfall, Aaron Schaffer, Salvador Rizzo

Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service

Suspect who died after exchanging fire with agents had tried to enter the complex last summer, records show A gunman who opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before he was shot by federal agents was already known to the US Secret Service, court records show. The man, 21, was taken to a nearby hospital, before he was later pronounced dead. He had previously tried to enter the complex, according to an affidavit filed in DC superior court in 2025, following an arrest nearby. Continue...

By Lucy Campbell

Viral video shows ABC reporter ducking for cover after gunfire near White House

Secret Service officers fatally shot a gunman who opened fire near the White House Saturday evening while President Trump was inside, the agency said.

Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know

No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.

US: President Trump not harmed and safe after White House shooting

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded. President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was not harmed in the incident.

By FRANCE24

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House remains in serious condition

The victim was hit as a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House

By Sarah Raza

Memorial Day gas prices are the highest in years as Trump says he's close to a deal with Iran

Gas prices are at a four-year high in the US this Memorial Day. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Nearly 40 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day weekend gas prices, meanwhile, have reached a four-year high. That's largely the result of Trump's conflict with Iran. Your jaunt to the beach on Memorial Day will cost you. The current national average for regular gas is $4.51, the highest it's been since 2022, when Russia launched i...

Suspect shot, killed after opening fire on agents near White House, Secret Service says

Alleged shooter identified Nasire Best, 21, who had a prior encounters with authorities

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Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Lifts Off With $102 Million Over Memorial Day Holiday, ‘Obsession’ Scores $28 Million in Huge Second Weekend

For the first time in nearly seven years, “Star Wars” fans finally had a reason to go to the movies. And plenty of ’em showed up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which collected $82 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million through Monday. Those ticket sales are aligned with expectations, though box […]

By Rebecca Rubin

White House says Iran deal could take days, cites ‘back and forth’ on details: Report

A senior US official said that the White House now believes that a deal with Iran might take several days to get approval by Tehran's leadership.

Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House, official says - The Straits Times

Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House, official says  The Straits Times

White House Shooter Claimed To Be 'Real Osama Bin Laden', Threatened Trump: Report

In June last year, Maryland native Best had blocked an entry lane at the White House.

Third shooting incident near Trump in a month ends in deadly exchange

Who was Nasire Best? Secret Service identifies White House shooting suspect - Gulf News

Who was Nasire Best? Secret Service identifies White House shooting suspect  Gulf News

NBC Reporter's Reaction to White House Shooting Goes Viral

An NBC reporter's stunned reaction during the White House shooting scare is going massively viral ... with social media users already turning the moment into memes. NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin was filming outside the White House Saturday…

By TMZ Staff

Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired: AFP - Arab News

Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired: AFP  Arab News

US Secret Service kills gunman in shootout near White House

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being killed in a shootout with United States Secret Service agents, during which a bystander was also wounded,...

Chronology of the White House Shooting - Tempo.co English

Chronology of the White House Shooting  Tempo.co English

US Embassy, Lagos Consulate to close Monday for Memorial Day

The US Embassy in Abuja and Lagos Consulate will close Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Plan accordingly for the US Embassy closure. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-embassy-lagos-consulate-to-close-monday-for-memorial-day/

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Gunfire near the White House: the shooter has died - Seneweb

Gunfire near the White House: the shooter has died  Seneweb