Police identify the man who opened fire near the White House as 21-year-old Nasire Best. Multiple outlets report that Best had previously been known to U.S. security officials for loitering near entry points and for violating orders to stay away from the White House complex. One report says he was previously arrested for trespassing. Several sources add that Best had been displaying behavior that included cutting off contact with friends and making claims that he was Jesus Christ.
On Saturday, Best shoots near the White House and the Secret Service responds, killing him at the scene. The incident triggers a lockdown around the White House area. Sources also report that at least one bystander is injured, though details on the extent of injuries are not consistent across the summaries provided.
The reporting across outlets largely centers on Best’s prior interactions with security and his religious claims, alongside confirmation that the Secret Service kills him following the shooting and that the area is briefly placed under lockdown.
