Summary
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington, D.C. Both remain in critical condition after surgery. The suspect, an Afghan national formerly working with U.S. agencies, was shot by another Guard member and is facing multiple charges.
Key Facts
- The shooting victims are Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, both from the West Virginia National Guard.
- Both victims are critically injured and receiving treatment after undergoing surgery.
- The suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan national previously employed by the CIA and other U.S. agencies.
- The suspect was also shot and is currently under hospital surveillance.
- Charges considered for the suspect include assault with intent to kill and firearm possession during a crime.
- President Trump has called for the death penalty for murders in D.C.
- The shooting took place near a metro station close to the White House at 2:15 p.m. ET.
- President Trump described the event as an act of "evil" and "terror."
