Man who believed he was Jesus Christ shot dead by Secret Service outside White House

A man who believed he was Jesus Christ was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near a White House checkpoint, according to reports. The incident occurred Saturday night when Nasire Best, 21, approached a security post and discharged a handgun.

Federal agents responded immediately, neutralizing Best after he fired only a few shots. While the motive for the attack remains unconfirmed, authorities believe Best suffered from mental health issues. He was known to loiter near access points and had previously violated a court order prohibiting him from approaching the White House.

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Thanks to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the rapid and professional action against an armed man near the White House, who had a violent past and a possible obsession with our country's most precious building.

President Donald Trump, who was at the residence at the time, praised the Secret Service for their "rapid and professional action" against the armed individual, who he noted had a violent history and an "obsession with our country's most precious building." Trump also used the incident to reiterate his call for the construction of a new security complex at the presidential residence.

The FBI was on the scene to support the Secret Service. The gunfire briefly terrorized members of the press corps working at the White House, forcing them to seek shelter during live broadcasts. This event occurred roughly a month after an alleged assassination attempt on Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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The FBI was on the scene and supported the Secret Service, who responded to shots fired near the White House grounds. We will keep the public informed as soon as we are able.