DOHA, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Qatar strongly condemned and denounced Thursday the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., expressing full solidarity with the American government and its people.
In a statement, the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Doha's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism and criminal acts regardless of the motive, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.
The Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the United States.
The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department reported Wednesday night that two National Guard members were fatally shot two blocks from the White House, confirming that a suspected shooter is currently being held in custody. (end) sss.fla