National Guard Members Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near White House
Washington D.C. – Two members of the National Guard are in critical condition following a shooting in washington D.C. on Monday afternoon, just blocks from the White House. Authorities are investigating the incident as a “targeted” attack, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The shooting occurred around 2:15 PM local time (7:15 PM GMT). Police report a lone suspect opened fire on the National Guard members before being subdued by fellow Guardsmen who responded to the gunfire.
The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the United States in 2021, according to multiple law enforcement sources speaking with CBS News. Lakanwal is currently in police custody and receiving medical treatment for his injuries. His motive remains unknown.
The FBI is leading the federal investigation into the attack, with Director Kash Patel stating the incident will be thoroughly examined. Former President Donald Trump, speaking from Florida, vowed the perpetrator would “pay a vrey steep price.”
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