Developments in the case of a US National Guard soldier being shot near the White House

Two members of the US National Guard were shot near the White House. Authorities are investigating the incident.

According to NBC News, two members of the US National Guard were shot near the White House in Washington DC on the afternoon of November 26 (local time) in what officials described as a "targeted" attack. Photo: Xinhua News.

"They are in critical condition after being shot in the head," a US official said. Photo: Xinhua News.

The suspect was also shot and taken to hospital for treatment. The suspect was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29 years old. Photo: Xinhua News.

US President Donald Trump added: "Based on the information currently available, the Department of Homeland Security believes the suspect in custody is a foreign national who entered the United States." Two US law enforcement officials told NBC News that the suspect was initially identified as an Afghan citizen. Photo: Xinhua News.

Members of the US National Guard have been in Washington DC since August following President Donald Trump's directive to curb crime in the capital. Photo: Xinhua News.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said the shooting in Washington DC was an "unacceptable act of violence". "Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot in broad daylight in Washington DC. This is an unacceptable act of violence," Governor Morrisey said. Photo: Xinhua News.

The FBI will investigate the shooting as an act of terrorism, according to two senior US law enforcement officials. Photo: Xinhua News.

>>> Readers are invited to watch more videos about a previous shooting in the US (Video source: Daily Mail)

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