U.S. to Charge Suspect in Guard Shooting With Terrorism, Prosecutors Say

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 surgery following the attack. Officials have released no further details on their condition.

Bondi warned that if one of the soldiers does not survive, the Justice Department will pursue the death penalty. She said authorities are reviewing “all legal avenues” as they assess the case.

Law-enforcement agencies continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting, which has heightened security tension in the U.S. capital.

Rights advocates have urged Washington not to allow the incident to trigger broad punitive measures against Afghan migrants. Legal analysts say the case is expected to intensify political debate as prosecutors prepare one of the most serious terrorism cases involving a recent Afghan arrival.

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