The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that a man who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening was shot and killed after agents returned fire during the attack.

According to the official Secret Service statement, the suspect pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. Secret Service officers immediately engaged the gunman, striking him during the exchange. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect has been identified by multiple reports as 21 year old Nasire Best.

Authorities say one bystander was struck by gunfire during the incident. No Secret Service officers were injured, and President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time but was never in danger.

Disturbing new details reveal the suspect had reportedly been detained by Secret Service on at least two prior occasions in 2025 after allegedly making threats and entering restricted areas near the White House. Despite those encounters, he was released both times before returning Saturday armed with a handgun.

The incident remains under investigation.