Nasire Best, the man who fired shots outside the White House on Saturday, had a history of encounters with the Secret Service. Court documents confirm these previous interactions. Best was killed by Secret Service agents after the shooting. A bystander was also injured in the incident.
In June 2025, Best obstructed a White House entry lane. He told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ. Authorities sent him for a mental health evaluation following that event. Just one month later, in July 2025, he attempted to enter the White House again. This led to his arrest by Secret Service agents.
Best faced charges of unlawfully entering a federally controlled property. He was released after his initial court appearance. However, in August 2025, he did not show up for a scheduled hearing. This resulted in a warrant for his arrest without bond. Court records detail these events.
The shooting occurred on Saturday evening. Best began firing at a Secret Service checkpoint. The checkpoint is located at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. This is near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Secret Service officers on duty returned fire. They struck Best, who was then taken to the hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred less than a year after his August 2025 no-bond warrant.
President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the shooting. Officials stated that no protectees or White House operations were affected. The Secret Service issued a statement thanking their agents and law enforcement for their swift action. This shooting happened a month after a previous incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. That event was also disrupted by gunfire.