Law enforcement officials have identified the suspected gunman in Wednesday’s shooting of two national guard members near the White House as a man from Afghanistan, as Donald Trump called the incident an “act of terror” and reiterated his attacks on immigrants and asylum seekers.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is an Afghan national who entered the United States under a Biden-era policy allowing Afghans to enter after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.

The suspect, who is now in custody, was also shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

Lakanwal was paroled i

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