Latest News About D.C. shooting targets National Guard

Updated 2026-06-18 08:39

Two National Guard were shot near the White House, in what authorities described as a targeted attack; both Guard members in critical condition, and the suspect suffered a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital. Police took note of Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect, and the incident involved high-visibility patrols by National Guard members at the time of the shooting. The investigation continues to determine potential motives and whether the shooter targeted the guards or risked bystanders. Live updates indicate a shooting in NW D.C. vicinity with two guards shot and ongoing inquiries.

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Police say 1 dead, 8 others injured after 3 men opened fire in NW D.C.

One person is dead and eight others were injured after a shooting in Northwest D. C. Sunday evening, according to D. C. police. The call for the shooting came in just before 5 p. m. and happened at the intersection of 14th Street NW and Spring Road NW, according to police. Eight of the adult victims were male and one was a female, police say, and one of the men was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two people remain in serious condition, according to officials.

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