Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- U.S. prosecutors say they plan to charge the Afghan suspect in the Washington shooting with terrorism, warning he could face life imprisonment or even the death penalty.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors intend to charge the suspect in the Washington shooting of two National Guard soldiers with terrorism-related offenses. The attack took place near the White House, where the service members were on routine patrol.

Bondi told reporters the government is seeking a life sentence for the 29-year-old Afghan national arrested after the shooting. She said the final charges will depend on whether either of the wounded soldiers dies from their injuries.

Both victims, a man and a woman, underwent surg...