India, Nov. 27 -- FBI Director Kash Patel said the shooting that critically wounded two National Guard members near the White House is being investigated as a possible 'act of international terrorism'. He said the suspect had worked in Afghanistan with partner forces.

"We are fully investigating that aspect of his background as well to include any known associates that are either overseas or here in the United States of America, that is what a broad based international terrorism investigation looks like", according to an AFP report.

The attack happened on November 26, a day before Thanksgiving, and forced lockdowns at multiple government buildings, including the White House.

The troops, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wol...