A man opened fire near a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, resulting in his death after Secret Service officers returned fire. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, had a history of attempting to breach White House security, including a previous arrest for claiming to be Jesus Christ.

President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, expressed gratitude towards the Secret Service and law enforcement for their quick and professional response. In a social media post, Trump highlighted the importance of maintaining security around the nation’s most cherished structures.

The Secret Service confirmed that no agents were injured during the incident, although a bystander was hurt. It remains unclear whether the bystander was struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the exchange of gunfire.

This marks the third shooting incident near the White House in the past month. Last month, during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, another gunman attempted to breach a security checkpoint and has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump. Additionally, earlier this month, a suspect was shot by the Secret Service near the Washington Monument after allegedly firing at officers.

These events underscore the ongoing security challenges faced by the Secret Service in protecting the President and the White House. President Trump has previously advocated for enhanced security measures, including the construction of a secure ballroom on White House grounds.

Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.