"One of the two National Guard members who was shot near the White House has died, US President Donald Trump said Thursday. Trump praised Specialist Sarah B., 20, as a "highly respected, young, magnificent person." The other Guard member, identified as Staff Sergeant Andrew W., 24, was "fighting for his life. He's in very bad shape," Trump said as he addressed the US troops to mark the Thanksgiving holiday."
"Patel added that the suspected shooter, an Afghan national, had previously worked in Afghanistan alongside US forces and intelligence. FBI Director Patel said the investigation would probe any links that the suspect hadImage: Celal Gunes/Anadolu/picture alliance What's the latest on the Washington shootings? "It is an ongoing investigation of terrorism," Patel told reporters. "We are fully investigating that aspect of his background as well to include any"
One National Guard member shot near the White House has died and the other remains in critical condition. The deceased is Specialist Sarah B., 20, and the wounded is Staff Sergeant Andrew W., 24, described as fighting for his life and in very bad shape. The FBI is treating the incident as a terrorism investigation and is probing the suspect's background, possible overseas connections and domestic associates. Officials say the suspect is an Afghan national who previously worked in Afghanistan alongside US forces and intelligence and reportedly drove across the country to the US capital. Charges could be upgraded depending on the victims' outcomes.
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