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Who was Nasire Best, White House shooter identified himself as Jesus & had prior Secret Service encounters?
Key takeaways
- The man accused of opening fire near the White House security perimeter on Saturday evening was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best from Maryland, according to US media reports.
- Reports said Best had a documented history of mental health issues and had previously come to the attention of the US Secret Service.
- Officers returned fire, critically injuring the suspect, who later died at a hospital.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The man accused of opening fire near the White House security perimeter on Saturday evening was identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best from Maryland, according to US media reports.
Reports said Best had a documented history of mental health issues and had previously come to the attention of the US Secret Service.
The shooting occurred shortly after 6 pm local time near a White House checkpoint when the suspect allegedly pulled a firearm from a bag and opened fire towards officers stationed at the security perimeter, the Secret Service said.
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