Suspect in National Guard shooting served alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, relative says

The suspect came to the U.S. in September 2021, a relative told NBC News. He has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, according to four senior law enforcement sources.

Trump sent National Guard troops to Washington in August. Some are armed. Some have cleaned parks

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington about two blocks from the White House.

2 National Guard members wounded in 'targeted' attack in D.C., authorities say

Local police officials say the suspect is in custody and the motive remains unclear. Following the attack, the Trump administration ordered 500 more Guard troops to D.C.

Trump administration sending 500 more National Guard troops to D.C. after shooting, Hegseth says

The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.

Ambushed: 2 National Guard members shot near the White House are in critical condition

Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot just blocks from the White House and are in critical condition. A suspect, now in custody, was also shot.

Trump's National Guard deployments around the US: What we know

Donald Trump has made National Guard deployment in US cities a recurring theme. Here’s how those efforts have played out around the country.
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