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Suspect previously tried to enter White House before deadly shooting incident, court documents show

21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

Published May 25, 2026, 5:19 PM
Updated May 25, 2026, 5:42 PM803
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Suspect previously tried to enter White House before deadly shooting incident, court documents show

21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

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