Latest News About Washington DC shots fired

Updated 2026-06-18 08:39

National Guard members were shot near the White House, described by officials as a targeted attack; both Guard members in critical condition, and the suspect suffered a gunshot wound and taken to a hospital. Police took note of Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect, and the incident involved high-visibility patrols by National Guard members at the time of the shooting. The investigation continues to determine potential motives and whether the shooter targeted the guards or placed others at risk. Authorities note a shooting in NW D.C. vicinity with two National Guard members wounded and ongoing inquiries.

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Police say 1 dead, 8 others injured after 3 men opened fire in NW D.C.

One person is dead and eight others were injured after a shooting in Northwest D. C. Sunday evening, according to D. C. police. The call for the shooting came in just before 5 p. m. and happened at the intersection of 14th Street NW and Spring Road NW, according to police. Eight of the adult victims were male and one was a female, police say, and one of the men was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two people remain in serious condition, according to officials.

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