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  "textContent": "A Memorial Day weekend security scare near the White House is raising new concerns about threats facing federal officials after a man opened fire near a security checkpoint Saturday evening.\n\nThe shooting prompted a major law enforcement response and briefly sent journalists and bystanders scrambling for cover.\n\nDespite the incident, President Donald Trump is still expected to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.\n\nSecret Service agents and U.S. Capitol Police increased patrols along Pennsylvania Avenue following Saturday’s shooting near the White House complex.\n\nInvestigators say the gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. near the main security checkpoint on Pennsylvania Avenue, roughly two-tenths of a mile from the White House itself.\n\nThe suspect was identified by multiple sources as 21-year-old Nasire Best, of Maryland.\n\nOfficials say Best pulled a weapon from a bag and began firing before he was shot and killed by Secret Service agents.\n\nA bystander was also struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital in critical condition.\n\nShattered glass could be seen at the White House Historical Association gift shop following the shooting.\n\nAccording to reports, Best had previous encounters with the Secret Service.\n\nLast July, he was arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a separate White House checkpoint while claiming he was Jesus Christ.\n\nFollowing that incident, authorities issued a stay-away order against him.\n\nSaturday’s shooting marks the third security-related gunfire incident involving threats to the White House or Trump administration within the past month.\n\nIt is also the second recent incident in which a bystander was struck by gunfire.\n\nRetired FBI agent Richard Kolko spoke with FOX 5 about the current threat environment.\n\n\"The pace of these incidents for the Secret Service is extremely demanding. The personnel involved are constantly responding to threats against the president and the administration.\"\n\nLaw enforcement agencies continue to investigate the shooting and review security procedures surrounding the White House perimeter.\n\nAs of now, there are no known impacts to Memorial Day events in Washington, including the president’s planned appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.\n\n##",
  "title": "Increased security follow White House shooting incident"
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