Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday afternoon in what officials called an ambush near the White House. The victims are in critical condition, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, four senior U.S. law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News. The suspect was also identified as an Afghan national from Bellingham, Washington, two senior U.S. law enforcement officials told NBC News.

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It is unclear how long he has been in the District.

He used a handgun and the shooting is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, the two senior U.S. law enforcement officials said.

A man turned a corner and fired at the guard members, the M

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