Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Summary
A 21-year-old man named Nasire Best was involved in a shooting near the White House after previously trying to get into the White House area and showing signs of mental health problems. Best was killed by Secret Service officers after firing a gun at a security checkpoint, and one bystander was injured during the incident.Key Facts
- Nasire Best had been arrested last year for trying to enter the White House and claimed he was Jesus Christ.
- He was ordered by a judge to stay away from the White House area but failed to comply.
- On May 23, 2026, Best pulled a revolver from a bag and fired at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House.
- Secret Service officers returned fire and killed Best at the scene.
- One bystander was wounded and had surgery; the person is in serious but stable condition.
- The shooting happened near a Starbucks on Pennsylvania Avenue, close to the White House.
- The Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation into the use of force.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. will also review the case for any possible civil rights or criminal charges.
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