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Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service

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

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What happened The suspect was identified as Nasire Best, 21, of Dundalk, Maryland.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftGunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service

The Guardian US · Center-left · News report

CenterSuspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service

ABC7chicago.com · Center · News report

Right / center-rightGunman who believed he was Jesus Christ opened fire on White House checkpoint, shot dead by Secret Service

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 23, 10:34 PM

Gunman who believed he was Jesus Christ opened fire on White House checkpoint, shot dead by Secret Service

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

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 24, 6:27 PM

Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service

The suspect was identified as Nasire Best, 21, of Dundalk, Maryland.

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The Guardian USNews report · May 24, 4:46 PM

Gunman who opened fire near White House was known to Secret Service

Suspect who died after exchanging fire with agents had tried to enter the complex last summer, records show A gunman who opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before he was shot b...

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BBC WorldNews report · May 24, 3:24 PM

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.

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PJ MediaNews report · May 24, 3:17 PM

Here's What We Know About the White House Gunman

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CNBCNews report · May 24, 2:47 PM

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

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Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not "impacted."

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WGN NewsNews report · May 24, 2:28 PM

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U. S. Secret Service said.

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The IndependentNews report · May 24, 2:13 PM

White House shooting live: Suspect had previously tried to get inside building and told police ‘he was Jesus Christ’

The suspect was ‘known’ to the Secret Service and reportedly threatened violence against President Donald Trump on his social media accounts

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Not the BeeNews report · May 24, 1:02 PM

Gunman who allegedly shot at White House Saturday reported to be a 21-year-old man who believed he was Jesus Christ

Well, we've got a reported identity of the man who pulled a revolver on Secret Service Saturday evening.

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Dawn PakistanNews report · May 24, 11:26 AM

Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said....

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Irish TimesNews report · May 24, 6:16 AM

Suspect shot dead near White House after firing at security checkpoint

Officers returned fire and hit the suspect – named as Nasire Best (21), who later died in hospital

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TwitchyNews report · May 24, 4:30 AM

Report: Man Who Believed He Was Jesus Sent to Meet Him After He Opened Fire Near the White House

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · May 24, 3:22 AM

JUST IN: Gunman Who Fired Multiple Shots At White House Identified

The gunman who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best.

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UPIWire story · May 24, 1:11 AM

Gunshots heard near White House; suspect dead, bystander hospitalized

The White House was locked down after a man approached a checkpoints and opened fire at the executive mansion before being shot by the Secret Service.

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The American ConservativeNews report · May 24, 1:07 AM

Gunman Killed by Secret Service After Shots Fired Near White House

State of the Union: President Trump was inside the building at the time.

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NPRNews report · May 24, 12:23 AM

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U. S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gu...

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Just the NewsNews report · May 24, 12:00 AM

Trump says gunman who opened fire had ‘violent history and possible obsession’ with White House

The gunman had previous run-ins with law enforcement as well as mental health issues.

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WORLD MagazineNews report · May 23, 11:44 PM

Secret Service says gunman dead after opening fire near White House

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Globe and MailNews report · May 23, 11:43 PM

Suspect shot and killed after opening fire on White House checkpoint, Secret Service says

Shooting was third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Trump in past month

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Daily SignalNews report · May 23, 11:30 PM

Gunman Killed After Firing at White House Security Checkpoint

A gunman was killed and a bystander wounded in an exchange of fire that occurred at a White House security checkpoint about a block from the West Wing. The suspect, 21-year old male Nasire...

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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · May 23, 10:53 PM

Gunman fatally shot, bystander wounded outside White House

President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting.

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The Daily WireNews report · May 23, 5:34 PM

Secret Service Recounts White House Firefight After Suspect Started Shooting

A barrage of gunfire erupted steps from the White House on Saturday after a suspect pulled a weapon and opened fire on Secret Service officers at a nearby checkpoint. Agents returned fire,...

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May 23, 5:34 PM: The Daily Wire joined the source map.

May 23, 10:34 PM: NY Post Politics joined the source map.

May 23, 10:53 PM: News Channel 4 (KFOR.com) joined the source map.

May 23, 11:30 PM: Daily Signal joined the source map.

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