National Guards shot near White House

Investigators led by the FBI’s joint terrorism task force are looking into what drove a suspected Afghan national to open fire on two National Guardsmen, mere blocks from the White House

Nov 26, 14:15 local time: Gunman shoots two National Guards before being subdued by other troops. Soldiers are in critical condition. Suspect – also shot – is hospitalised

White House
Site of shooting

SUSPECT: Identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal

Entered U.S. in 2021 under Biden-era programme, providing entry to Afghan nationals fleeing Taliban takeover of Afghanistan after U.S. withdrawal

Capitol
WASHINGTON DC
White House
THE MALL
Lafayette SquareFarragut Square
I ST NW
17th St NW
60 miles
100km

Sources: Reuters, AP, Department of Homeland Security
Picture: Google Earth
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