Accused shooter in National Guard ambush hospitalized after ‘self-inflicted’ health decline

A man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been hospitalized following a jail-induced health decline reportedly self-inflicted by refusing to eat. The Justice Department is seeking limited access to his medical records as he was taken to the hospital. This situation underscores the gravity of the case and raises questions about the mental health of those involved in such high-stakes, violent incidents. The implications extend to how the justice system handles defendants in critical health states.