Shooting Near White House Checkpoint

A shocking shooting erupted near a White House checkpoint Saturday when a 21-year-old Maryland man, Nasire Best, opened fire on Secret Service officers — who returned fire, fatally wounding him. A bystander was also struck, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, though it’s unclear if they were hit by Best or the officers. No agents were hurt. Best had a troubling history:他曾 blocked vehicle access, was committed for it, and last summer tried to enter the White House claiming to be Jesus Christ — leading to a court order barring him from the area. The Metropolitan Police are now investigating the use of force, with potential aggravated assault charges if the bystander was hit by Best’s weapon. Officials are not discussing any security changes, emphasizing that heightened security is standard. This incident underscores the relentless need for vigilance around the nation’s most sensitive sites as investigators work to reconstruct every detail. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68f83c1ad59f00b7