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White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.

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As of May 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
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CenterWhite House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

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Right / center-rightGunman Killed After Opening Fire Near White House Checkpoint

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BBC WorldNews report · May 25, 3:45 PM

White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 25, 11:28 AM

Suspect dead, bystander wounded after exchange of gunfire near White House: Secret Service

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The suspect was identified as Nasire Best, 21, of Dundalk, Maryland.

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NPR WorldNews report · May 25, 10:45 AM

Suspected gunman killed after opening fire near White House identified

Law enforcement officials have released more information about a shooting near the White House on Saturday, including the identity of the alleged gunman.

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American GreatnessNews report · May 25, 8:40 AM

Gunman Killed After Opening Fire Near White House Checkpoint

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A Maryland man was shot and killed by U. S. Secret Service agents Saturday evening after allegedly opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, triggering […] Source

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May 25, 8:40 AM: American Greatness joined the source map.

May 25, 10:45 AM: NPR World joined the source map.

May 25, 11:28 AM: ABC7chicago.com joined the source map.

May 25, 3:45 PM: BBC World joined the source map.

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