Two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Here is what we know and what we do not know about the situation unfolding:

What we know

We know that two National Guard members were shot two blocks northwest of the White House.

A suspect who was in custody was also shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.

According to reports from the Associated Press and other media outlets, investigators believe the suspect is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021 and has been living in Washington state. That's according to two law enforcement officials and a person familiar with the matter, the AP reported.

The AP also reports the suspect has been identified by law enforcement officials as Rahmanullah Lakanw

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