Bizarre new details emerge as White House gunman is identified

The 21-year-old gunman who opened fire at Secret Service agents outside the White House on Saturday was named Nassir Best, according to MS NOW.

The suspect took out a revolver and opened fire at a security checkpoint. He also claimed he was Jesus Christ and had noted mental health issues, according to MS NOW. He was known by the Secret Service, as he had previously been taken into custody, MS NOW reporting added.

Best died at an area hospital after being shot by the Secret Service, and a bystander was also shot, according to a statement by the Secret Service.