White House gunman identified as Nasire Best, 21 — previously known to Secret Service and subject to a stay-away order
The gunman who opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on May 23, 2026 has been identified as Nasire Best, 21, from Maryland — a person previously known to the Secret Service who had been issued a stay-away order prohibiting him from approaching the White House. Best was shot and killed by agents. It was the third incident involving gunfire near President Trump in under a month.










