US President Donald Trump was inside the White House when a 21-year-old man, identified as Nasire Best allegedly opened fire near the building. The motive of the shooting still remains unclear and the US secret service had know Best earlier for his attempts.
The incident occured close to the White House checkpoint shortly after 6 pm local time. Best allegedly removed a firearm from a bag and began shooting toward officers stationed at the security perimeter, according to the US Secret Service.
Officers fired back. Best was severly injured and died in the hospital. It is known that a bystander was also hit during the shooting incident. Trump was not harmed during the exchange of gunfire.
Best had been known to the Secret Service as he attempted several shooting attempts with the federal security personnel. On June 26, 2025, Best was detained by Secret Service officers after allegedly flagging down agents and making threats.
Nearly after two weeks, on July 10,2025, Best was again detained for entering a restricted area. Best had been allegedly suffering from a mental issue and considered himself "Jesus Christ", New York Post reported. It further added that he had violated a previous court order directing him to stay away from the White House complex.
What Happened During The Shooting
The shooting occurred near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, just a block away from the White House. The journalists at the White House said that they multiple gunshots and were directed to take shelter inside the press briefing room.
The Secret Service later said that the suspect entered the checkpoint, taken out a weapon from his bag and opened fire at officers.
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Officers then retaliated. A bystander was also injured during the incident, though officials said it remained unclear whether the person was struck by bullets fired by the suspect or during the officers’ response, AP reported.
Episode Adds To Security Concerns
The gunfire shots has once again brought attention to growing security concerns around Trump, who has faced multiple alleged assassination attempts in recent months.
Trump had earlier been the target of several security scares, including an alleged assassination attempt during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in April and the 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania rally shooting in which he was injured in the ear.
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