Live updates: Shooting in Washington, D.C., near White House
Two National Guard members were shot this afternoon in what appeared to be a "targeted" attack near the White House and are in critical condition, authorities say.
www.nbcnews.comNational Guard members suffered gunfire near the White House, in what authorities described as a targeted attack; both Guard members in critical condition, and the suspect suffered a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital. Police identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, and the incident involved high-visibility patrols by National Guard members at the time of the shooting. The probe is ongoing to determine potential motives and whether the shooter targeted the guards or risked bystanders. Live updates indicate a shooting near the White House with two National Guard members wounded and ongoing inquiries into motives.