Guard Member Dies After Shooting Near White House
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Washington — An Afghan national shot two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House this week; officials said Thursday one of the service members died. Federal and local authorities have charged the suspect, who previously worked with the CIA, and opened a criminal investigation into the incident. The shooting occurred amid unrelated local incidents reported this week, including a tanker crash on I-95, a state audit alleging misuse of federal grant funds, and sports and community events. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Monday: Players Era tournament begins, offering $1M NIL guarantees to teams.
- Monday: Southern Illinois announces Jamen Sanders signing to 2026 men's golf class.
- Tuesday: A tanker truck crashed and burned on I-95 in Chesterfield County, causing major travel delays.
- This week: Iowa State Auditor released a special investigation finding a contractor mishandled federal grant funds.
- Thursday: An Afghan national shot two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House; one later died and officials announced charges.
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Law enforcement and investigative agencies benefited from access to evidence, interagency cooperation, and official statements that support ongoing prosecutions and security reviews.
The families of the injured and deceased National Guard members, commuters affected by the tanker fire, and clients of the misstated contractor suffered trauma, disruption, and financial or service impacts.
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