Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man, was shot and killed by Secret Service agents outside the White House on Saturday. Best had a history of mental health issues and previous encounters with law enforcement, according to court records.
Previous Encounters with Law Enforcement
Best had been known to the Secret Service due to multiple incidents near the White House. Court documents reveal that he was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital on June 26, 2025, after obstructing vehicle entry to the White House complex. On another occasion, Best was arrested by local police after claiming to be Jesus Christ.
In July 2025, Best ignored warning signs and entered a restricted area outside the White House, where he was confronted by officers. He reportedly expressed a desire to be arrested during this incident.
Incident Details
On the day of the shooting, Best approached a checkpoint outside the White House and began shooting at officers, according to law enforcement sources. In the exchange of gunfire, a bystander was also injured. President Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was unharmed.
Social media posts by Best included a threat of violence against President Trump and a claim that he was the son of God. These posts reflect the mental health concerns noted in his previous encounters with law enforcement.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
