Repeat offender accused of shooting National Guard member has lengthy history with the law, records show

A repeat offender accused of shooting a National Guard member in Washington, D.C. , as troops tried to break up a street fight had previously been convicted of assaulting police officers and illegally carrying a gun, federal officials said.

The U.S.

Marshals Service on Monday identified Jerrell Jackson, 41, as the suspect in the shooting, which happened at about 11:15 p.m.

Sunday in the 400 block of 8th Street SE.

Jackson was previously convicted of two counts of assault of a police officer and one count of carrying a pistol without a license and had three parole violations, the agency said.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBER SHOT IN DC, POLICE CHIEF SAYS Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital show Jackson has faced at least 13 prior criminal cases or arrests in the District dating back to 2004, involving allegations ranging from gun and drug offenses to assault, threats and unlawful entry.

Some cases resulted in convictions, while others were dismissed or resolved through diversion.

"We are praying this National Guard member has a quick and speedy recovery," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

"The suspect in the shooting has a lengthy rap sheet including two counts of assault of a police officer, illegally carrying a pistol, and multiple parole violations." The National Guard member was shot in the leg and has since been released from the hospital.

DC GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT STARES DOWN DEATH PENALTY IN FIRST COURT APPEARANCE A fight broke out between at least two men outside a local business before National Guard members stepped in.

At least one of the men then opened fire.

National Guard members returned fire, hitting Jackson in the abdomen, according to the U.S.

Marshals Service.

100-SHOT SOMALI GANG GUN BATTLE ROCKS MINNESOTA AS SHERIFF WARNS 'WE'RE IN TROUBLE' Jackson was taken to another hospital for treatment.