Summary
Two National Guard members were attacked near the White House by a suspect who drove from Washington State to Washington, D.C. The suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national, previously worked with the CIA and entered the U.S. through a program for vulnerable Afghan nationals. The FBI is conducting a nationwide investigation into the incident.
Key Facts
- The attack happened near the White House, injuring two National Guard members from West Virginia.
- The suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan national who lived in Bellingham, Washington.
- Officials said the suspect had previously worked with the CIA.
- The suspect entered the U.S. under a Biden-era program for vulnerable Afghan nationals.
- The suspect was shot by a Guard member and is currently in a hospital.
- The FBI is leading a broad investigation, conducting searches and interviews across the U.S.
- The two injured Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, have undergone surgery.
- The incident is being investigated for any connections the suspect might have, both domestically and internationally.
