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Who was shot in Washington DC

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Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot and critically wounded in an ambush-style attack near the White House in Washington, D.C. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanallah Lakhanwal, was also shot and remains in critical condition. The attack was described as targeted, and no other suspects are involved. Authorities continue to investigate the motive.

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How the "targeted" attack on West Virginia National Guard unfolded

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  • Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in targeted D.C. attack 3s
  • Suspect identified as Afghan national Rahmanallah Lakhanwal, age 29 1m 39s
  • Attack described as an ambush; suspect waited in hiding before shooting 42s
  • Suspect fired multiple rounds, used Guard member's weapon, then was subdued 1m 55s
  • Suspect entered U.S. in 2021, granted asylum earlier this year 2m 32s

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How the "targeted" attack on West Virginia National Guard unfolded
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CBS America
7 days ago
How the "targeted" attack on West Virginia National Guard unfolded

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically wounded in a targeted shooting near the Farragut West Metro stop in Washington, D.C.

How the "targeted" attack on West Virginia National Guard unfolded
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CBS America
7 days ago
How the "targeted" attack on West Virginia National Guard unfolded

The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanallah Lakhanwal, who is in critical condition.

DC residents react to National Guard shooting
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8 days ago
DC residents react to National Guard shooting

A shooting occurred near the White House at 17th and I Street Northwest, with multiple witnesses hearing gunshots and seeing people fleeing.

Suspect in custody after National Guardsmen shot in Washington, D.C.
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Suspect in custody after National Guardsmen shot in Washington, D.C.

Two National Guardsmen were shot near 17th and I streets in Washington, D.C., close to the White House.

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