Trending Now - Shooting Near White House Ends in Death of Suspect Claiming Divinity
WHO:
IJR - The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best.
US Magazine - Nasire Best had a history of troubling behavior around the White House complex.
WHAT:
Drudge Report - 30 shots were fired outside the White House during the incident.
Drudge Report - The suspect was reported dead following the skirmish with the Secret Service.
Drudge Report - Eyewitnesses described the scene as sounding like "war" and reported that reporters ran for cover during the shooting.
IJR - The suspect was killed after opening fire near the White House.
US Magazine - Best allegedly claimed he was Jesus Christ during a police encounter months before the shooting.
WHERE:
IJR - The incident occurred near the White House.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Best was reportedly arrested while claiming he was Jesus Christ months before the shooting incident.
WHY:
US Magazine - Best had a series of documented mental health issues.
HOW:
Drudge Report - The Secret Service was involved in a skirmish with the suspect during the shooting incident.
US Magazine - The shooting involved a skirmish with the Secret Service.
(UPDATED May 24, 2026 15:16 UTC)
A chaotic scene unfolded outside the White House as thirty shots were fired, leading to a skirmish between the Secret Service and a suspect who was later reported dead. Eyewitnesses described the sound of gunfire as resembling "war," with reporters scrambling for cover amidst the chaos. The incident has raised significant concerns about security in the area.
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(UPDATED May 24, 2026 13:18 UTC)
The suspect in a shooting incident near the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who was killed after opening fire. Best had a history of troubling behavior and had previously claimed he was Jesus Christ during a police encounter months before the shooting, which was linked to his documented mental health issues. The situation escalated into a skirmish with the Secret Service, leading to the tragic outcome.