National Guard Members Shot on DC Street Identified

"The National Guard members shot in broad daylight near the White House on Wednesday have been identified as Andrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, according to reports, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday morning. Both Wolfe and Beckstrom were members of the West Virginia National Guard, who were on patrol in the nation's capital when they were ambushed by a lone gunman."

"Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, of Washington State, was taken into custody minutes after the shooting. A Smith & Wesson revolver was recovered at the scene, Pirro said. Both remain in critical condition, Pirro said. The shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism, FBI Director Kash Patel said, confirming that the bureau was looking into Lakanwal's communications with individuals in Afghanistan."

"We will ensure that our law enforcement partners are out there to make sure the world can enjoy our nation's capital, Patel said. We will not let this heinous act prevent people from visiting our beautiful capital."

Andrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in broad daylight near the White House while on patrol and remain in critical condition. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, of Washington State, was taken into custody minutes after the ambush. A Smith & Wesson revolver was recovered at the scene. FBI Director Kash Patel said the shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism and the bureau is examining Lakanwal's communications with individuals in Afghanistan. Officials stated enhanced law enforcement presence will protect visitors and not deter travel to the capital.

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