Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Two West Virginia National Guardsmen have been hospitalized in critical condition and a suspect has also been hospitalized after a targeted shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon.
The Guardsmen and the shooter were taken to nearby hospitals after the shooting occurred about two blocks northwest of the White House at 2:15 p.m. EST on Wednesday, WTTG reported.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey earlier said the two Guardsmen were killed, but he later corrected himself and affirmed they are in critical condition.
The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan citizen, the New York Post, NBC News and Newsweek reported.
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