WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI Director Kash Patel said two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House were still alive and in critical condition.

West Virginia’s governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflicting reports” about their condition. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to questions about the attack and the condition of the troops.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser also said the Guard members were in critical condition at a hospital.

”This is a targeted shooting,” Bowser said.

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A suspect who was in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official who wa

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