Fact check: A shooting occurred at a security checkpoint near the White House at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW at approxim…

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 70/100

This content accurately describes a real-world shooting that occurred near the White House on May 23, 2026, involving a suspect named Nasire Best. However, the post is misleading because it presents the 16-day-old event as confirmed by 12 sources on June 8, 2026, creating the false impression of a new or ongoing security crisis.

Platform
tiktok
Source author
geomapstories2.0 — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQrWda2d/
Verified on
June 8, 2026
Verification ID
i7EUnAsqfPrYvFRF9AkIQg

Original content reviewed

Platform: TIKTOK Author: @geomapstories2.0 --- Caption/Description --- Breaking News: Sho*ting at White House again. Several GunShots are heard. #breakingnews #whitehouse #update #secretservice #shooter --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- [Background Music - Not Narration] White House is again under the attack. Last night, another round of gunfire suddenly erupted outside the White House, one of the most heavily protected places on Earth. At around 6 p.m., a man suddenly appeared near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. The place is closest to the White House perimeter, and just after that, security checkpoint starts. According to officials, the man first started removing arms from his bag and then began shooting directly at officers present on the checkpoint. At that time, President Trump and other officials were also present inside the White House, and if the shooter had crossed this checkpost, the consequences could have been different. However, Secret Service agents immediately responded and returned fire towards the suspect. As shots rang out, journalists covering the White House nearby were suddenly rushed into briefing rooms and told to shelter in place. Witnesses reported hearing dozens of gunshots as security teams moved rapidly across the area. The suspect was struck during the exchange of gunfire and later died after being transported to a hospital. Now investigators are piecing together what exactly happened, why the shooter opened fire, and whether the White House itself was the intended target. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Security Suspect Security Security Security security teams --- The White House one of the most --- Suspect At around 06:00 PM --- Suspect Pennsylvania Avenue 17th Street of 17th Street The White House --- Suspect The White House The place is closest --- Suspect Security Security Security Security at officers present --- Suspect man first started --- Securit

Claims analyzed (5)

  1. misleading: A shooting occurred at a security checkpoint near the White House at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW at approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 8, 2026.
    A shooting did occur at this exact location and time, but it happened on Saturday, May 23, 2026, not June 8. No shooting was reported on June 8, 2026.
  2. verified: A male suspect removed weapons from a bag and fired directly at officers present at the checkpoint.
    Official Secret Service statements confirm the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, pulled a handgun from a bag and opened fire on officers shortly after 6 p.m.
  3. verified: President Donald Trump and other officials were inside the White House during the shooting incident.
    News outlets and the Secret Service confirmed that President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the May 23 shooting but was not harmed.
  4. verified: Secret Service agents returned fire, striking the suspect who later died at a hospital.
    The suspect was struck by Secret Service fire and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  5. verified: Journalists covering the White House were ordered to shelter in place in briefing rooms during the exchange of gunfire.
    Reporters on the scene, including those from ABC News and CBS, reported being ushered into the briefing room and taking cover during the May 23 incident.

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