Washington DC, May 24 -- The deceased suspect involved in the shooting outside the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, citing a person familiar with the investigation, as reported by CBS News.

The CBS news reported that Best had been living in Washington DC, for approximately 18 months before the incident.

The news report further stated that Best had a previous encounter with the United States Secret Service in July 2025, when he allegedly attempted to gain entry to the White House. He was arrested near the complex by Secret Service personnel, according to the source cited by CBS.

Following that incident, Best was reportedly sent to a psychiatric ward for mental health-related issues, CBS News said.

Meanwhile, ...