Who was the person who shot outside the White House, first picture surfaced

Suddenly the sound of gunshots echoed outside the White House in America’s capital Washington. This incident created a stir. Two attackers opened fire near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest. This is an area just outside the White House complex. Hearing the sound of firing, Secret Service agents immediately took charge and surrounded the entire area.

One attacker died in the encounter with the Secret Service, while the other was injured and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, a picture of the person who attacked the White House has surfaced. The attacker was identified as Nasir Best and his age is said to be 21 years. According to New York Police, Nasir considered Jesus Christ.

BREAKING: Gunman near White House identified as 21-year-old Nasir Best, believed he was Jesus Christ (NYP) pic.twitter.com/JHJv3PDzrh

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identity of the attacker

FBI Director Kash Patel said that 21 year old Nasir Best had opened fire and was killed by the security forces. It is being told that Nasir had fired from the revolver after taking it out from the bag. But he was killed while retaliating. During this time a passerby was also shot. Both the attackers wanted to enter the White House.

died during treatment

According to the report, Nasir Best had reached near the highly secure security checkpoint of the White House with a revolver. After this he started firing. The brave commandos of the Secret Service deployed at the spot immediately took charge and retaliated. Nasir was seriously injured in this action, after which he was taken to George Washington University Hospital, where he died during treatment.

Investigation into the incident continues

No security personnel was injured in this encounter, however, there is news of a passerby being injured in the crossfire. At present, security arrangements have been tightened in the area. Security personnel are deployed at every nook and corner. The FBI team is investigating in collaboration with the Secret Service.