On Saturday evening, gunfire broke out near the White House, causing a moment of chaos on the North Lawn. ABC News correspondent Selina Wang was reporting on President Donald Trump’s Iran peace talks when the shots were fired, prompting her and her crew to duck for cover. The incident, captured on video and shared widely on social media, quickly went viral, amassing over 10.5 million views.

Incident Details

The Secret Service reported that the shooting began shortly after 6 p.m. near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Officers returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was later identified as Nasire Best, 21, from Maryland. Best was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A bystander was also wounded, though details about who fired the shot that hit them have not been disclosed. Fortunately, no Secret Service agents were harmed during the incident.

Presidential Response

President Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was briefed on the situation. In a post on Truth Social, he expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and law enforcement for their prompt and professional response. He also linked this event to a previous shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, emphasizing the importance of security measures around the Executive Mansion.

Law Enforcement Involvement

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that federal agents were assisting the Secret Service in their response to the shooting. He assured the public that updates would be provided as more information became available. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining security around high-profile government locations.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.