A bystander is in serious but stable condition following a shooting incident near a White House security checkpoint. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered a gunshot wound that is not considered life-threatening, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

Incident Details

The shooting occurred early Saturday evening when 21-year-old Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, began firing towards the checkpoint. Secret Service officers responded by returning fire, ultimately resulting in Best’s death. The District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, but details remain limited.

President Donald Trump was present in the White House during the shooting. In a statement on Truth Social, he suggested the suspect had an obsession with the White House and emphasized the need for enhanced security measures, including a proposed $1 billion ballroom project for the White House campus.

Background on the Suspect

Nasire Best had a previous encounter with law enforcement near the White House. Last July, he was arrested for attempting to enter the grounds without permission, claiming to be Jesus Christ and expressing a desire to be arrested. Best was a former track and field athlete at Dundalk High School, graduating in 2023.

His mother expressed disbelief upon learning of the incident through social media, stating that her son was never violent despite public perceptions following the shooting.

Recent Security Concerns

This incident marks the third shooting near the White House in the past month. Earlier events included an armed individual disrupting the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and another shooting near the Washington Monument. These incidents have raised concerns about security in the nation’s capital.

Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.