Alleged National Guard shooter now faces murder charge, U.S. Attorney says
Alleged National Guard shooter now faces murder charge, U.S. Attorney says
Investigators are still searching for a motive after two National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. One died Thursday, while the other remains in critical condition. The alleged gunman now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the charges against the alleged shooter of two National Guard members. The article relies on U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro as a source. There is a slight slant due to the limited scope and focus on the charges.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Two National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: One died Thursday, while the other remains in critical condition.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms one death on Thursday.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The alleged gunman now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the first-degree murder charge and attributes it to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms the upgraded first-degree murder charge and attributes it to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms the first-degree murder charge and attributes it to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Multiple sources (1, 2, 4, 5) confirm that the alleged gunman faces a first-degree murder charge and attribute this information to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro or her office.
- Source 3 confirms the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.