A gunman who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ was identified as the suspect in the shooting outside the White House and was later killed by US Secret Service personnel during exchange of gunfire near the presidential complex on Saturday evening.
Nasire Best, 21 years old, allegedly opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House, triggering panic in the area and a massive federal security response. According to New York Post, Best was seen pacing suspiciously near 17th Street Northwest before pulling out a revolver and firing multiple rounds toward officers stationed near the checkpoint.
Secret Service personnel immediately returned fire, killing the suspect on the spot. At least one bystander was seriously injured during the exchange, according to sources cited by The New York Post and CBS News. No Secret Service personnel were reported injured.
