Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
The alleged gunman who opened fire outside the White House had prior encounters with the Secret Service and may have mental health issues. Nasire Best, 21, previously attempted to access the White House and was arrested for unlawful entry. During the recent incident, he was shot and killed by law enforcement after firing at a Secret Service checkpoint, injuring a bystander in the process.
- ▪The suspect, Nasire Best, had previous run-ins with the Secret Service, including an arrest for trying to access the White House.
- ▪He was reported to have claimed he was Jesus Christ during a prior incident and was sent for a mental evaluation.
- ▪Best was shot and killed by law enforcement after firing a revolver at a Secret Service checkpoint, injuring a bystander who is in serious but stable condition.
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U.S. Alleged gunman outside White House had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga May 24, 2026 / 5:50 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The suspect in Saturday's shooting outside the White House was arrested last year after trying to gain access to the White House, and he may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents.Sources identified the 21-year-old alleged gunman as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a…
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