Identifying the 21-Year-Old White House Shooter: Nasire Best
Who was the 21-year-old White House shooter shot dead by US Secret Service?
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Nasire Best, a 21-year-old from Maryland, was identified as the shooter who opened fire near the White House, prompting a deadly response from US Secret Service agents. The incident occurred while President Donald Trump was inside, and Best had a history of mental health issues and prior encounters with the Secret Service.
- 01The shooting incident occurred just after 6 PM on Saturday, when Best began firing near the White House security perimeter.
- 02A bystander was injured during the shoot-out between Best and the Secret Service agents.
- 03Best had previously attempted to enter the White House in July 2025 and was sent to a psychiatric ward afterward.
- 04Witnesses reported hearing 20 to 25 gunshots, initially mistaking them for fireworks.
- 05President Donald Trump was not harmed during the incident, as he was in the White House negotiating a deal with Iran.
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The shooter involved in the recent incident outside the White House has been identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old originally from Maryland. The confrontation occurred on Saturday evening when Best pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing near the White House security perimeter. In response, US Secret Service agents shot and killed him during the exchange, which also resulted in injuries to a bystander. At the time of the shooting, President Donald Trump was in the White House but was unharmed. Reports indicate that Best had a history of mental health issues and had multiple prior interactions with the Secret Service, including an incident in July 2025 when he attempted to gain access to the White House and was subsequently taken to a psychiatric ward. Witnesses described hearing what sounded like 20 to 25 gunshots, initially mistaking them for fireworks, as chaos ensued in the area, with security forces quickly cordoning off the scene.
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The incident raised concerns about security near the White House and the mental health of individuals attempting to access high-security areas.
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