The gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening has been identified as a man named Nesire Best.
A motive is still unclear, but officials say he had a history of mental health issues.
Best was pronounced dead after the shooting at a local hospital.
NBC’s Tom Winter identified the shooter at approximately 9 pm ET:
BREAKING | NBC News: Six senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter say the alleged shooter of a US Secret Service checkpoint at the White House has been identified as Nesire Best.
Those officials say he has a documented history with law enforcement and prior concerns about his mental health.
BREAKING | NBC News: Six senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter say the alleged shooter of a US Secret Service checkpoint at the White House has been identified as Nesire Best.
Those officials say he has a documented history with law enforcement and prior…
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter)May 24, 2026
Conservative Attorney Mike Davis shared a photo of the 21-year-old, confirmed by law enforcement to be the suspect.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
