Best was known to authorities for erratic behavior
May 24, 2026
08:45 am
What's the storyThe gunman who opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House on Saturday has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best from Maryland.
The incident occurred around 6:00pm local time on Saturday (Sunday, 3:30am IST) when Best approached a Secret Service checkpoint and fired at officers.










