Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House by Afghan National

Ambush Shooting of National Guard Members

• 🎯 Two National Guard members, a man and a woman, were critically injured after being shot in the head near the White House.
• 📍 The shooting occurred just blocks from the White House on Thanksgiving Eve, startling tourists.
• 👤 The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rama Nola Locking Wall, entered the U.S. in 2021 and was living in Washington State.
• 💥 The suspect was also shot and taken into custody at the scene and is expected to survive.

Presidential Response and Investigation

• 🚨 President Trump called the shooting a crime against the entire nation and demanded an investigation into Afghan refugees admitted during the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome.
• 🏛️ The FBI is leading the investigation, which has been classified as a potential act of terror.
• 🤝 The investigation is being conducted collaboratively due to national security concerns.

National Guard Deployment and Security Concerns

• 🛡️ The victims were deployed from West Virginia as part of President Trump's deployment of 2,000 armed soldiers to patrol Washington D.C. due to high crime rates.
• 📈 President Trump ordered an additional 500 troops to Washington.
• 🗣️ The President stated that those who cannot love the country are not wanted.

Condemnation and Mission Continuity

• 💔 Nonprofit Afghan evacuees condemned the violent attack, expressing deep sadness.
• ✊ The service members were fulfilling their mission and will not be deterred by terror.
• 🗓️ FBI Director Kash Patel will lead efforts on Thanksgiving Day.