In a tense encounter near the White House, the Secret Service shot and killed a suspect who reportedly opened fire in the vicinity. The incident, which occurred around 6:04 p.m. on the White House North Lawn, also resulted in a bystander being wounded by gunfire.

Details of the Incident

The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, had a previous incident involving the Secret Service in July 2025. During that incident, Best attempted to enter the White House and was subsequently arrested and sent to a psychiatric ward for mental health issues.

On the day of the shooting, initial reports from law enforcement indicated that between 15 and 30 gunshots were fired at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting.

Impact on the Area

The incident led to the closure of several roadways due to ongoing police activity. DC Fire and EMS reported that Pennsylvania Avenue between 17th and 19th Street NW, as well as 17th Street between I Street and N Street NW, were closed.

Members of the media present on the North Lawn were escorted to the press briefing room as a precaution. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro was among those present when the shots were fired.

Ongoing Investigation

The shooting is currently under investigation, with more details expected to emerge as authorities continue their work. The Secret Service has not released further information about the suspect’s motives or any potential threats to the White House.

Original reporting: CBS19 / KYTX (Tyler) — read the source article.