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A New York Post report identified the gunman who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House as Nasire Best. The motive remains unclear, while the report said he was mentally disturbed and believed he was an incarnation of Jesus Christ.
Nasir Best, who opened fire at a Secret Service entry post
UPDATED: May 24, 2026 07:12 IST
The gunman who opened fire at the Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House has been identified as Nasire Best, a report by the New York Post said.
Although the motive behind the attack is unclear yet, the report mentions that the gunman was mentally disturbed and was well known to Secret Service officials for loitering around various entry posts. He also believed that he was an incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(This is a developing story. It will be updated soon.)
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Published By:
Akash Chatterjee
Published On:
May 24, 2026 07:12 IST
