Two members of the National Guard are in critical condition after being shot while patrolling in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested after the “monstrous ambush-style attack,” which took place “just steps away from the White House,” according to U.S. President Donald Trump . Article content

The shooter was identified by authorities as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal on Thursday morning. Article content Article content

The two victims, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, remain in critical condition.

Here’s what to know about the suspect and how the attack unfolded.

Who is suspect in the National Guard shooting?

Lakanwal was identified by U.S. attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro at a news conference Thursday as a 29-year-old Afghan national

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