The Washington Post, the United States, published a photo report on the front page: two National Guard soldiers were shot in an attack near the White House
Two National Guard members were shot while on patrol in Washington D.C., and suffered serious injuries. Police called it a "targeted attack," and the suspect has been detained.
The suspect has been identified as an Afghan national who arrived in the United States in 2021. According to investigators, he had been seen at multiple locations in Washington D.C., and had spoken with several people familiar with the investigation.
The suspect was described as being very interested in sensitive information. He had made comments on the social media platform Reddit about Rahmanullah Azhongzada.
The injured National Guard members are from Wisconsin, and were carrying out the "Strong Resolve" operation, which is aimed at supporting the National Guard deployed in Washington D.C. after the 2020 presidential election, to deal with Trump's so-called "national emergency."
A judge recently ruled that these forces can continue their missions during the period of Trump's impeachment. Officials said that when the attack occurred, the patrol personnel were on duty on the streets outside the White House, just like usual, working alongside ordinary passersby such as construction workers.
Acting Mayor of Washington D.C., Patrick Murphy, said in a statement: "We pray for these brave soldiers who risk their lives to protect our city. May God bless our National Guard members and their families."
Trump posted on social media that the two soldiers "will be very seriously missed," and wrote, "God bless our great National Guard members and their families."
After news of the shooting spread, Trump, who was participating in a military reserve activity in Florida, showed interest in the incident during his speech.
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