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Washington: The incident of multiple gunshots outside the White House created panic in the entire area. President Donald Trump was present inside the White House when there was a flood of bullets. The security forces took immediate action and killed the attacker there.

incident details

The shooting began around 6 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. A man reached the security checkpoint, took out a weapon from his bag and fired at Secret Service officers.

According to reports, about 30 bullets were fired nearby. Heavy security forces were deployed in the area. The Secret Service responded immediately. The attacker was shot and taken to hospital, where he was declared dead.

identity of the attacker

According to police sources, the attacker was 21 years old and his name is said to be Nasir Best. The investigation is still going on. A civilian was also injured during the firing, although detailed information about his condition has not been given.

Journalist’s scary experience

ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang was standing in the media tent at that time and was making video on her mobile. Suddenly hearing the sound of bullets, he immediately bent down to save himself. He shared this video on X, in which the sound of bullets can be clearly heard. This video was viewed millions of times.

Secret Service statement

The Secret Service said, “An individual reached the checkpoint, took a weapon out of a bag and began firing. Our officer returned fire, wounding the attacker. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The President was inside the White House at the time.”

Earlier attacks on Trump

This incident is a series of security threats against Trump in recent years. There was also an attempt to attack Trump during the White House correspondent dinner in April, in which one person was arrested. Apart from this, during the 2024 election campaign, there was firing at a rally in Pennsylvania, in which Trump’s ear was injured.

Once even on the golf course, his safety was in danger. This incident again raises questions on the security arrangements of the White House. The investigating agencies are investigating the entire matter in depth.