Shooting Outside White House, Suspect Killed by U.S. Secret Service
May 23rd, 2026White House reporter FREEZES hearing insane SCORES of bullets at gunman pic.twitter.com/rq5WRs8Pm4
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Via: Daily Mail:
The gunman shot dead after opening fire at a White House checkpoint has been identified as a 21-year-old man who believed he was Jesus Christ, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
Nasire Best, 21, was gunned down after exchanging fire with Secret Service agents in Washington, DC on Saturday evening.
Best was seen pacing up and down 17th St Northwest moments before he pulled out a revolver, sources told the New York Post.
The Maryland native allegedly had a documented history of mental health concerns and had previous encounters with the security agencies at the White House, NBC reported.
He approached the Secret Service booth and pulled out a weapon from his bag before unleashing a hail of bullets.
The White House was immediately placed on lockdown as President Donald Trump was inside, although he was unharmed.
An adult civilian was injured during the shooting, although authorities said they were unclear if they were wounded by the suspect or during crossfire.
Journalists gathered at the White House reported hearing up to 30 shots which left them scrambling for cover.
