Breaking: National Guard Shooter Is Afghan National, Potential Terrorist – FBI
A shooting occurred in Washington, D.C., where two West Virginia National Guard members were ambushed and hospitalized. Initial reports mistakenly stated the two had died, but they are currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities have identified the suspect as an Afghan national, though other details about the suspect remain unclear. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism. Law enforcement continues to investigate the situation, and updates are expected as more data becomes available.
Details are continuing to leak out with regards to the harrowing shooting that took place Wednesday in the nation’s capital.
The suspect ambushed two West Virginia National Guard members, leaving both in the hospital.
According to a breaking report from an NBC News live blog, details about both the shooter’s origin and nationality have now come forth.
First, the suspect is reportedly an Afghan national. Authorities are still trying to piece together other relevant details about the suspect’s identity.
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the “FBI will initially investigate the shooting as a possible act of terrorism,” per NBC News.
Both members of the National Guard were originally reported as having been killed in the shooting, but subsequent information suggests that both are receiving medical attention at a local hospital.
Law enforcement officials are still investigating this incident.
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