DC Shooting: 2 Guardsmen Wounded in Targeted Attack Near White House

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A targeted shooting near the White House in Washington, DC, has left two members of the West Virginia National Guard in critical condition. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been taken into custody. Lakanwal, who was shot and wounded, is believed to have immigrated to the US from Afghanistan in 2021. The incident occurred on November 26, just blocks from the White House, at approximately 2:15 pm local time. According to eyewitness accounts, an unarmed National Guardsman used a pocket knife to subdue the suspect until law enforcement arrived. The suspect is reportedly not cooperating with investigators and was found without identification. US President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden have condemned the shooting, with Trump calling the suspect an 'animal' and Biden expressing his condolences to the victims and their families. The shooting has raised concerns about the safety of high-security zones in the US capital. An investigation is ongoing, with the motive behind the attack still unknown. Key facts about the suspect: - Identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national - Believed to have immigrated to the US in 2021 - Used a handgun in the shooting - Suffered gunshot wounds and is being treated in a local hospital - Not cooperating with investigators - Found without identification