Authorities have identified the man involved in Saturday’s shooting near the White House checkpoint as 21-year-old Nasire Best. According to reports, Best had previous encounters with law enforcement and security personnel near the White House and had reportedly been ordered to stay away from the area following an earlier incident in 2025.
Law enforcement sources said investigators are reviewing Best’s background, digital activity, and prior interactions with authorities as part of the ongoing investigation. Officials stated there is currently no indication that anyone else was involved in the attack. Reports also noted that Best had a documented history of mental health struggles, though authorities have not publicly released extensive details about his personal background.
According to the United States Secret Service, the incident began when agents noticed suspicious behavior near a White House security checkpoint. Officials said the suspect was carrying a firearm and opened fire before agents responded. The suspect was later transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
During the incident, Selina Wang was filming a report from the White House North Lawn when the gunfire erupted. Wang later described hearing multiple gunshots before journalists and staff were instructed to seek shelter inside the White House briefing room as security teams secured the area.
Officials confirmed that one bystander suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No Secret Service agents or other law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident. Authorities continue investigating the sequence of events, including how the suspect obtained the firearm and his actions leading up to the shooting.
The White House confirmed that Donald Trump remained safe throughout the incident. Administration officials said the president and senior staff continued working inside the White House following the lockdown as federal agencies maintained heightened security measures around the area.