UMVA has learned that a shocking incident unfolded near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, when a 21-year-old male gunman, identified as Nasire Best of Maryland, allegedly opened fire with a pistol at a U.S. Secret Service checkpoint.
The suspect, who had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues, fired about three shots toward the executive mansion before being fatally shot by Secret Service agents, according to information obtained by UMVA.
The incident sparked a massive response, with as many as 30 shots reportedly heard in the direction of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, and an adult bystander on the street was injured in the exchange, although their condition remains unknown.
The White House was briefly placed on lockdown, which was later lifted, and the area was swarmed by Secret Service agents, who were seen on the White House grounds with their weapons drawn, while reporters were ushered into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing for their safety.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the suspect never breached the general perimeter of the White House grounds, and all members of the Secret Service were safe, although one uniformed agent was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were quick to respond to the scene, with agents from both agencies supporting the Secret Service in their investigation into the incident.
The incident occurred just hours after President Donald made a significant statement about a potential deal to end the war with Iran, and although he was in the White House Oval Office during the shooting, he was not affected, according to the Secret Service.
The situation is still unfolding, and UMVA will provide updates as more information becomes available.
