Preliminary findings show that the guardsmen were attacked by a man who most likely came to the US from Afghanistan in 2021 as part of the “Allies Welcome” operation carried out during Joe Biden's government. The program was intended to resettle Afghans who had cooperated with or assisted the U.S. government after U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan. The suspect applied for asylum in 2024 and received it earlier this year. He lived at least for a time in Washington state, in the northwest of the country.
Who is the suspect in the shooting?
When did the attack in Washington take place?
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What information is there about the health of soldiers?
As one of the law enforcement officers added, the authorities checked the fingerprints of the detainee and thus established his identity. Work is ongoing to further confirm these findings.
The motives behind the attack, which left two soldiers in a critical condition, are unknown. The suspect was arrested.
Shooting in Washington
The shooting shook the American capital on Wednesday evening Polish time. Initially, authorities said the two soldiers died in hospital. Later, the governor of West Virginia withdrew from these reports, writing that he was receiving contradictory information. Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents were at the scene of the shooting. FBI Director Kashel Patel said that the incident would be classified as an attack on a federal law enforcement officer. He declared it was a “shameful act.” He also informed that the condition of the shot soldiers was critical.
