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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 happenedThe 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
Gunman who believed he was Jesus Christ opened fire on White House checkpoint, shot dead by Secret Service
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Gunman Killed After Firing at White House Security Checkpoint
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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence22 sources · 3 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report, Wire story
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May 23, 5:34 PM: The Daily Wire joined the source map.
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May 23, 10:53 PM: News Channel 4 (KFOR.com) joined the source map.
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