WASHINGTON, D.C.: The person who opened fire near the White House has been identified by the police as an Afghan national, after a targeted attack in which two National Guard members were killed happened just a few blocks from the White House. The security has been increased in the locality as the federal authorities are looking into the reason of the incident.
According to U.S. media, the shooter has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakhanwal, an Afghan-born illegal immigrant who entered the United States in 2021 under the Biden administration.
It has been confirmed by the authorities that two members of the National Guard were shot and killed near the White House in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Media sources reveal that the law enforcement officials came to the scene quickly and with great power. The police have stated that the suspect was apprehended and currently, he is under questioning.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Lewot announced that the administration is closely watching the situation and that President Trump has been informed about the incident. After the shooting, the White House was temporarily closed. The White House vicinity was also sealed off. Police instructed the public to avoid I Street and the adjacent area.
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security declared that the officials are working hand in hand with the law enforcement to derive more details about the incident.
President Trump was the first to condemn the attack and labelled the shooter an “animal.” Moreover, he promised that the culprit would face punishment.
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