India, Nov. 27 -- Two National Guard members were critically injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday, November 26. The suspect is now in custody, and while his identity remains unknow, authorities have provided other key updates including the suspect's potential motive.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser held a press conference along with FBI Director Kash Patel and other top officials in the wake of the shooting. While the FBI director assured no resources would be spared to ensure that justice took its course, Mayor Bowser offered insight into the motive behind the attack.

As per authorities, the shooting was a 'targeted attack'. The shooter reportedly shot one of the National Guardsmen from close rang...