In a shocking incident that has gripped the nation, two National Guard members were shot in broad daylight in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, just one day before Thanksgiving. The attack was described as “targeted” by officials, leaving the victims critically injured. The suspect has been identified as an Afghan national who entered the United States in September 2021, following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
According to reports, the Afghan suspect, who had previously worked for the CIA in his native country, drove across the country from Washington state to carry out the attack on the two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House. The motive behind the brazen act of violence remains unclear, as US officials have not provided any details regarding the reasons behind the attack.
The two National Guard members who were victims of the shooting have been identified as Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of National Guard members and the security measures in place to protect them while on duty.
The shooting has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing shock and outrage over the targeted attack on the National Guard members. The incident has also reignited discussions about the role of the National Guard in providing security in the nation’s capital and the risks they face while carrying out their duties.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the attack and determine the motive behind the suspect’s actions. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who serve in the National Guard and the need for increased security measures to protect them from such targeted attacks.
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References:
1. NBC News: [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/what-to-know-dc-national-guard-shooting-rahmanullah-lakanwal-rcna246154]
2. France 24: [https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251127-washington-what-we-know-about-the-suspect-in-the-national-guard-shooting]
3. Mirror: [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/breaking-washington-dc-shooting-national-36317835]
4. South China Morning Post: [https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334426/national-guard-shooting-afghan-suspect-drove-across-us-carry-out-attack-officials-say?utm_source=rss_feed]
5. Internewscast Journal: [https://internewscast.com/news/us/suspect-with-cia-ties-in-afghanistan-named-in-shooting-of-national-guard-members-near-white-house/]
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