FBI Investigates Afghan National in Terrorism Probe After Shooting

Ongoing Terrorism Investigation

• FBI is leading a federal assault on a federal law enforcement officer investigation on multiple fronts.
• The investigation is confirmed to be an ongoing terrorism investigation.

Law Enforcement Response and Evidence Collection

• Law enforcement partners and the Metropolitan Police Department secured the scene immediately after the incident.
• The firearm and other materials have been sent to the Quantico laboratory for analysis.
• Evidence response teams were deployed to collect evidence and conduct block-by-block canvases.

Search Warrants and Subject's Background

• Multiple search warrants have been executed across the country, including the subject's last known residence in Washington state.
• The subject is an Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members.
• There is confirmation that the subject had a relationship in Afghanistan with partner forces.
• The investigation includes looking into known associates, both overseas and in the United States.
• The FBI is fully investigating this aspect of the subject's background as part of a broad-based international terrorism investigation.