Trending Now - Gunfire Erupts Near White House, Prompting Lockdown and Response

WHO:

CNN - Nasire Best had previously claimed to be Jesus Christ during encounters with law enforcement.

CNN - The suspect has been identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man with previous encounters with the Secret Service.

The Guardian - A person approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers.

ABC News - Selina Wang, an ABC News correspondent, was reporting when the gunfire erupted.

FBI - FBI director Kash Patel tweeted about the incident.

Trump - Donald Trump was in the Oval Office during the incident.

WHAT:

The Guardian - A bystander was shot during the incident, but it remains unclear whether they were struck by the suspect’s initial gunfire or during the subsequent exchange of gunfire.

The Guardian - The Secret Service stated that no injuries were sustained by their personnel during the incident.

CBS News - Two people were reported wounded following the encounter with a Secret Service agent near the White House.

Deadline - The White House lawn and presidential residence were locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and captured in video footage.

CBS News - A CBS News producer estimated that at least 20 shots had been fired during the incident.

The Guardian - Chris Flanagan, an anchor for DC News Now, reported that about 30 shots were fired, but that the security lockdown had been lifted.

ABC News - Selina Wang, a White House correspondent for ABC News, shared video on social media of the sound of gunfire interrupting her as she recorded a report on US negotiations with Iran. In the clip, Wang could be seen diving to take cover as what “sounded like dozens of gunshots” rang out.

CBS News - Officers had encountered Best multiple times near the White House last summer, according to a court affidavit, which says he was “known to the Secret Service” for “walking around the White House complex inquiring how to gain access at various entry points.”

CNN - Best was involuntarily committed on June 26, 2025, for “obstructing vehicle entry” to part of the White House complex, the court documents said.

CNN - On July 10, 2025, Best ignored warning signs and walked into a restricted area outside the White House, where multiple officers confronted him. Best claimed to be Jesus and said “that he wanted to get arrested,” the report said.

Fox News - Secret Service officers fatally shot a gunman who opened fire near the White House while Trump was inside.

The Guardian - Chris Flanagan, an anchor for DC News Now, reported that about 30 shots were fired, and the security lockdown had been lifted.

CBS News - A CBS News producer estimated that at least 20 shots had been fired during the incident.

Drudge Report - The sound of dozens of gunshots rang out outside the White House, causing media and other people there to scramble for safety as the building was reportedly put on lockdown.

NY Post - Selina Wang, an ABC News correspondent, was mid-standup on the North Lawn's Pebble Beach when dozens of gunshots cracked, prompting her to dive toward the ground.

CBS News - Two people were reported wounded following the encounter with a Secret Service agent near the White House.

Deadline - The White House lawn and presidential residence were locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area.

CBS News - Approximately 20 shots were heard near the North Lawn of the White House.

NBC News - Dozens of gunshots were reported, prompting the White House to go on lockdown.

The Guardian - The Secret Service reported that the suspect was shot and transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

The Guardian - A bystander was also shot during the incident, though it is unclear how they were injured.

The Guardian - The Secret Service reported that no injuries were sustained by their personnel during the incident.

The Guardian - The shooting incident comes nearly a month after an attempted assassination of the president on April 25, as he attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

CBS News - The Secret Service stated it was "aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground."

The Guardian - Chris Flanagan, an anchor for DC News Now, reported that about 30 shots were fired, but that the security lockdown had been lifted.

The Guardian - A CBS News producer estimated that at least 20 shots had been fired during the incident.

CNN - Best had previously been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital and had made threats against Trump on social media.

CNN - Best was known to the Secret Service for attempting to gain access to the White House complex multiple times.

Drudge Report - Approximately 30 shots were fired outside the White House.

CBS News - Two people were reported wounded following the encounter with a Secret Service agent.

The Guardian - The suspect died after being struck by return fire from Secret Service officers.

The Guardian - A bystander was also shot during the incident, though it is unclear how they were injured.

NBC News - The White House was placed on lockdown following the gunfire.

WHERE:

The Guardian - The incident occurred near the White House, specifically at a security checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

CNN - The sounds of gunfire were reported near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building side of the White House complex.

WHEN:

The Guardian - The shooting incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. local time.

CBS News - The shots were heard just after 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Guardian - The Secret Service reported the incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. local time.

WHY:

The Guardian - The gunfire incident comes less than three weeks after a previous shooting involving a man brandishing a gun near the White House.

The Guardian - The suspect approached the checkpoint and began firing, prompting a response from Secret Service officers.

HOW:

The Guardian - The Secret Service reported that the suspect was shot and transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

CNN - The Secret Service reported that agents shot a man when he approached a checkpoint outside the White House and began shooting at officers.

CNN - Best was previously involuntarily committed on June 26, 2025, for obstructing vehicle entry to part of the White House complex.

The Guardian - The Secret Service reported that the suspect was shot and transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

CNN - Best approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers with a pistol before being shot by Secret Service agents.

The Guardian - Secret Service officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was then transported to a hospital.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 23:14 UTC)

A bystander was shot during an incident near the White House, although it's still unclear if they were hit by the suspect's initial gunfire or during the exchange that followed. The Secret Service confirmed that their personnel were unharmed, while two individuals were reported wounded in the encounter. The suspect was shot by a Secret Service agent and later died after being transported to a local hospital.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 19:16 UTC)

The White House lawn and presidential residence were locked down after dozens of gunshots rang out nearby, with reports estimating at least 20 shots fired during the incident. ABC News correspondent Selina Wang shared video footage of the chaos, showing her diving for cover as the gunfire interrupted her report on U.S. negotiations with Iran. The individual involved, known to the Secret Service, had a history of encounters near the White House and had previously been involuntarily committed for obstructing vehicle entry to the complex.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 17:15 UTC)

In a dramatic incident near the White House, Secret Service officers fatally shot a gunman who opened fire while Trump was inside the building. Reports indicate that around 30 shots were fired during the chaos, but a CBS News producer estimated that at least 20 shots were actually discharged. The suspect was shot and taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 15:15 UTC)

Dozens of gunshots rang out outside the White House, prompting a lockdown as media and bystanders scrambled for safety. ABC News correspondent Selina Wang was in the middle of a report on the North Lawn when the shots fired, forcing her to dive to the ground. The Secret Service confirmed that a suspect was shot during the incident and later died at a nearby hospital, while two other individuals were reported wounded.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 13:17 UTC)

The White House went into lockdown after dozens of gunshots were reported near the North Lawn, prompting a swift response from the Secret Service. According to reports, agents shot a man who approached a checkpoint and opened fire, and he was later transported to a hospital where he died. Additionally, a bystander was injured during the incident, though the circumstances surrounding their injury remain unclear.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 07:47 UTC)

In a recent incident involving Nasire Best, who had previously claimed to be Jesus Christ during encounters with law enforcement, the Secret Service confirmed that their personnel sustained no injuries. This shooting comes nearly a month after an attempted assassination of President Trump on April 25, as he attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Best had been involuntarily committed on June 26, 2025, for obstructing vehicle entry to part of the White House complex.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 06:14 UTC)

The Secret Service is currently investigating reports of gunfire near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, confirming that they are working to verify the information with personnel on the ground. According to reports, around 30 shots were fired during the incident, although the security lockdown has since been lifted, and a CBS News producer estimated at least 20 shots were discharged. The suspect involved in the shooting was shot by law enforcement and later died at a local hospital, marking this incident as a troubling follow-up to a previous shooting near the White House just weeks ago.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 04:16 UTC)

The suspect in the recent White House shooting has been identified as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man who had previous encounters with the Secret Service. Best, who had been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital, made threats against Trump on social media and attempted to gain access to the White House complex multiple times. In a tense confrontation, he approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers with a pistol before being shot by Secret Service agents.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 01:33 UTC)

Gunfire erupted near the White House when a person approached a security checkpoint and began firing at officers, resulting in approximately 30 shots being fired. Two individuals were reported wounded in the encounter, and the suspect died after being struck by return fire from Secret Service officers. During the incident, President Trump was in the Oval Office, and the White House was placed on lockdown as a precaution. A bystander was also shot, though the circumstances of their injury remain unclear. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. Eastern Time, near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building side of the White House complex.