""It is an ongoing investigation of terrorism," Patel told reporters, a day after the shooting left both Guard members critically wounded. "We are fully investigating that aspect of his background as well to include any known associates that are either overseas or here in the United States of America, that is what a broad based international terrorism investigation looks like," he said."
"Pirro said the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had driven across the country to the US capital to carry out what she described as an "ambush-style" attack using a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver. He currently faces charges of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Pirro said "it's too soon to say" what the suspect's motives were."
The FBI has categorized the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House as an ongoing terrorism investigation and is probing the suspect's background and associates. The suspected shooter is an Afghan national who previously worked in Afghanistan alongside US forces and intelligence. The victims are Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, both hospitalized in critical condition. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly drove to Washington for an "ambush-style" attack using a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver and faces charges of assault with intent to kill while armed and firearm possession during a crime of violence. Prosecutors warned charges could be upgraded depending on the victims' condition.
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