What to know about the shooting of 2 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in an ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the two Guardsmen were in critical condition. Earlier, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the troops had died but then walked back his statement, citing "conflicting reports."

The Metropolitan Police Department said the crime scene was secured and a suspect is in custody. Police said the suspect was wounded and was taken to a hospital.

The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, multiple law enforcement sources confirmed to CBS News. Law enforcement said he is be

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