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Bystander seriously injured in White House shooting
- Bystander in serious condition after being struck by gunfire during a shooting incident at a White House checkpoint, where a man fired at Secret Service officers who then returned fire.
- The bystander suffered a gunshot wound described as not life-threatening, according to a statement from the Secret Service.
- Nasire Best, the suspect involved in the shooting, was identified as a 21-year-old from Dundalk, Maryland, who started shooting toward the checkpoint.
- Following the exchange of gunfire, Best was pronounced dead at a hospital.
- At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was reportedly in the White House.
Context on the shooting and suspect's history
- This incident marks the third shooting near the president in the past month, indicating ongoing security concerns.
- Trump's response included a Truth Social post expressing that Best had a 'possible obsession' with the White House.
- Trump is seeking $1 billion from Congress for enhanced security measures for the White House, including plans for a ballroom.
- Best had a history with law enforcement; he was arrested near the White House last July after claiming to be Jesus Christ.
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“A bystander remains in serious but stable condition following a shooting incident near a White House checkpoint. The suspect, Nasire Best, was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers during the event.”
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AP News“A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remained in serious but stable condition Sunday.”
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