‘I’m actually the son of God’: What we know about the latest White House shooter
A man named Nasire Best, 21, was shot dead by Secret Service agents near the White House after he opened fire. Best had a history of mental health issues and reportedly believed he was Jesus Christ. He was known to law enforcement and had previously been involuntarily committed for psychiatric evaluation.
- ▪Nasire Best was known to both the Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department.
- ▪He had been living in Washington for 18 months and had previously obstructed vehicle entry to the White House complex.
- ▪Best claimed to be Jesus Christ and had a history of threatening posts on social media.
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