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BREAKING: The gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday afternoon has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Maryland. He was shot by Secret Service agents and died on the way to the hospital. Best allegedly had multiple prior encounters with the Secret Service and had a history of mental health issues. Best was detained by Secret Service on June 26, 2025, for flagging down agents and making threats, and again on July 10, 2025 for entering a restricted area, FOX News has learned.

The White House was placed on lockdown after shots were fired near a checkpoint. President Trump was at the White House during the incident. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Maryland, was shot by Secret Service and died on the way to GW Medical Center. One civilian bystander was injured in the shooting. Officials said the suspect had previous encounters with Secret Service, including making threats, and also had a history of mental health issues. No injuries were sustained by Secret Service personnel.

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