Shooting incident at White House security checkpoint

On the evening of Saturday, May 23, 2026, an armed individual approached a security checkpoint near the White House in Washington, D.C., and opened fire. U.S. Secret Service agents returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect, who was later identified by officials as Nasire Best. Reports suggest the suspect had a history of mental health issues and violence, with President Donald Trump describing the attacker as having an obsession with the White House. One civilian was also injured during the exchange, though it remains unclear whether the injury was caused by the shooter or law enforcement. President Trump was inside the White House during the incident and remained safe throughout the event. Journalists at the scene, including ABC News correspondent Selina Wang, captured the panic as Secret Service directed them into a 40-minute lockdown. Authorities have launched an investigation into the shooting, which occurred near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.