Washington, Nov. 27 -- Authorities have identified the suspect in the Washington, DC shooting that critically wounded two National Guard members near the White House, according to officials familiar with the case. The development comes as investigators piece together the circumstances surrounding the attack in a high-security area of the capital.

Law enforcement sources told CBS News that the alleged shooter is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the United States in 2021. While his identity has been confirmed, officials are still working to verify aspects of his background, and the motive behind the assault remains unclear.

The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon during "high-visibility patrols" ca...