Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 12:10 IST
Authorities have not yet released his identity or a motive for the shooting, and the soldiers remain in critical condition.

Both the guards were admitted to the hospital in critical condition. (AFP)
An Afghan man suspected of shooting two Guard soldiers near the White House had previously worked with the United States military in Afghanistan, according to US media reports.
The man, who was taken into custody shortly after the attack, is believed to have arrived in the US during the evacuation of Afghan nationals following the Taliban takeover. Authorities have not yet released his identity or a motive for the shooting, and the soldiers remain in critical condition.
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November 27, 2025, 12:10 IST
News world Afghan Man Suspected Of Shooting US Guards Near White House Once Worked With US Military: Report
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