National Guard Soldier Dies After Being Shot in Washington
The New York Times • 11/28/2025 • Last cited 11/28/2025
Summary
A National Guard soldier was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting in Washington, with officials identifying the suspect as an Afghan man who previously served in a paramilitary unit allied with U.S. forces, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
47 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-11-27Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House (BBC)
- 2025-11-28What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC (BBC)
- 2025-12-02Kristi Noem Recommends New Travel Ban After National Guard Shooting (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-06National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC (BBC)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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