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Firing near the White House: Two National Guards injured; an enraged Trump called the attacker an “animal” and issued a stern warning
Firing near White House, Washington, DC: In the US capital, Washington, DC, firing occurred at the National Guard near the White House, the presidential residence. A suspect has been arrested in this incident. President Donald Trump appeared very angry after the incident.
Firing near White House Washington DC: Several people were shot on Wednesday in the downtown area of the US capital Washington DC. At least two members of the US National Guard are reported to be injured in the incident. Police confirmed that the firing took place near the White House and the city's Metropolitan Police has appealed to people to stay away from the area. National Guard soldiers have been deployed in Washington DC from several states for months. As part of President Donald Trump's anti-crime campaign in the nation's capital, which has later been expanded to other cities across the country? Trump was seen very angry after the incident. He called the shooter an animal.
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truthout Social, "The animal who shot two National Guardsmen, both of whom are seriously injured and now in two different hospitals, is also seriously injured, but will still face a severe punishment." He further wrote, "God bless our great National Guard, and our entire military and law enforcement forces. These are truly great people. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the President, stand with you!"
Firing near White House: FBI investigating possible terror attack
The suspect in the Washington DC attack that seriously injured two National Guard members near the White House has been identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. According to CBS News, the suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the United States in 2021. Officials are still verifying all his details and the motive for the attack is not yet clear. He is accused of firing a handgun at soldiers while on patrol. DC Police Officer Jeffrey Carroll said it appears the gunman acted alone. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible terrorist attack.
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Washington DC shooting: Suspect fired a handgun
The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon while National Guard members were on high-visibility patrol near 17th Street and I Street NW. Police said the gunman emerged from a corner, raised a handgun, and fired directly at the two soldiers. Other Guard members nearby immediately returned fire. Mayor Muriel Bowser and FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers were in critical condition. People at the scene were administering CPR to an injured soldier. Photos shared on social media showed the suspect being led away in handcuffs and on a stretcher after being injured.
A video of the incident is going viral on social media, although News Crab cannot confirm it.
This is the man who opened fire on the National Guard just one day before Thanksgiving.
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He was taken away in handcuffs after being shot, stripped, and loaded onto a stretcher before being placed in an ambulance.
Both National Guard members shot near the White House are now in… pic.twitter.com/31v8IySnwP
Trump deployed more guards
The White House and surrounding federal buildings were placed on lockdown for a time. The FBI is treating the incident as a potential terrorist act and the case is being handled as an attack on federal officers. The Trump administration subsequently ordered the deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to the city. There are already 2,200 troops deployed in Washington. The deployment of the National Guard in the capital has already sparked controversy. Following a legal battle, a federal judge ordered the deployment to end within 21 days. But now it appears that it will be extended.
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