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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office identified 17-year-old Braylon Daniel Diaz as the victim in Sunday’s Parkland shooting; he was robbed of jewelry, shot, and died at the scene, and investigators are seeking surveillance footage and tips while a GoFundMe fundraiser is raising funds for funeral costs.
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin appeared mildly puzzled and calm on live TV as gunfire erupted near the White House, a reaction that drew ridicule on social media and spawned memes. She later described hearing 20–30 gunshots and then scrambling to safety with the crew as Secret Service agents acted. The gunman, Nasire Best, 21, was killed by federal officers; reactions to Tsirkin’s initial response were mixed, with some defending her while others mocked it.
A bystander was left in serious condition after a shooting near a White House checkpoint in Washington, prompting a Secret Service response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities found a copper bullet jacket at the scene and are reviewing surveillance footage and witness accounts as they search for a shooter.
A bystander wounded near the White House underwent surgery and is in stable condition after a gunman, Nasire Best, was killed by Secret Service agents. Authorities are investigating who shot the bystander and how many shots were fired, with an independent review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia planned after the investigation; no Secret Service personnel were harmed.
The U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a man who fired at officers at a White House security checkpoint; a bystander was struck by gunfire as officers returned fire, and investigators are determining who shot the bystander.
A gunman opened fire near a White House checkpoint and was fatally shot by federal agents; court records show the suspect, 21-year-old Nasire Best, was previously known to the Secret Service for attempting to gain access around the White House and was involuntarily committed and later arrested in 2025. The White House was briefly locked down, a bystander was wounded, and the FBI is assisting the investigation. Trump praised law enforcement and security.
A gunman fired near the White House and was shot dead by Secret Service; a bystander was struck by gunfire with the condition not disclosed. The suspect was 21-year-old Nasire Best, who had prior security concerns at the White House and was involuntarily committed earlier. The incident prompted a large, multi-agency law enforcement response, with the FBI assisting while President Trump was in the White House at the time. No officers were injured.
A suspect opened fire at a Secret Service security checkpoint near the White House; Secret Service officers returned fire, killing the suspect who later died at a hospital. A bystander was wounded; no Secret Service personnel were injured, and President Trump was at the White House and unharmed. The White House lockdown was lifted and FBI help is on scene as investigators verify details.
Two people were shot near the White House, with one in grave condition; officials say at least one person is believed to be a suspect. The Secret Service engaged the suspect and fired, and the White House was briefly locked down before the area was cleared. The FBI is on the scene assisting, and it’s unclear whether the second person is a suspect or a bystander. No Secret Service agents are reported injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
Two people were shot in an encounter with the Secret Service near the White House, prompting a lockdown as officers responded and gunfire was reported. Journalists were sheltered in the White House briefing room, and the lockdown was lifted about 6:45 p.m. ET. The circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear, with officials from the Secret Service and other agencies seeking comment.
Two attorneys were shot outside the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh after a civil hearing; the 57-year-old suspect, Gwendolyn White, is in custody and faces two counts of attempted murder. The victims, Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, were hospitalized, and White is also hospitalized. The incident occurred during a civil case connection, the courthouses were closed for the day, and investigators continued probing the events leading up to the shooting.
Two attorneys were shot outside the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh after a court hearing; a 57-year-old woman, Gwendolyn White, was taken into custody on attempted murder charges and is hospitalized; the victims Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley were also hospitalized. The suspect and victims were believed connected to a civil case, the courthouses were closed for the day, and investigators are continuing to probe the incident.
A woman shot two attorneys outside the Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh after the suspect left the building; both victims were injured and the shooter is in custody. Police say the area was secured, the courthouse briefly closed and then reopened by noon, with no names released at this time.
A person was shot and killed on Columbus' north side early Wednesday along Migration Lane near Sunbury Road, behind a Walmart on Morse Road; police say no suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Five people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, including three victims and two suspects found in a nearby vehicle; a center security guard was among the deceased. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. Investigators say a note and missing weapons and a camouflaged companion, reported by a suspect’s mother, helped spur inquiries. The FBI is seeking public tips, and officials have pledged increased protection for houses of worship while the investigation continues.