Two members of the National Guard were seriously wounded in a shooting near the White House in Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening. A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the incident, which is likely to reignite debate surrounding the President’s crime-fighting initiatives.<\/p>\n
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the two National Guard members, deployed as part of the President’s initiative to combat crime in several states, are in “critical condition.”<\/p>\n
Earlier, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey mistakenly announced the deaths of the two soldiers, who hailed from his state. He later retracted the statement, posting on X that “We are now receiving conflicting reports about their condition, and will provide updates as soon as we have more complete information.”<\/p>\n
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed that the shooting was “intentional” and carried out by a single gunman, who is now in custody. <\/p>\n
Reuters<\/em> reports that the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has taken the lead in the investigation, examining whether the shooting constitutes an act of terrorism.<\/p>\n The D.C. Police Chief stated that the investigation into the shooter’s identity and connections is ongoing. Video footage from the scene indicates that a lone gunman attacked the National Guard personnel. He confirmed that one individual is in custody and there are no other suspects at this time.<\/p>\n According to a law enforcement official, the suspect sustained a gunshot wound and is receiving treatment. One of the National Guard members was reportedly shot in the head, according to a source familiar with the details of the incident.<\/p>\n CBS News<\/strong> reports that law enforcement officials have identified the suspect as a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the United States in 2021. NBC<\/strong> has quoted a relative of the suspect as saying he served in the Afghan army for 10 years before arriving in the U.S.<\/p>\n