From nbc news World Headquarters in new york this is nbc nightly news. Reporting tonight, lester holt. Good evening. A claim today by isis that it had a hand in the shooting attack on an antiislamist gathering in texas atcheted up concerns about isis in this country and its potential reach. Its the first time Islamic State has tried to claim credit for an attack on american soil. The white house today labeled it an attempted terrorist act, but it dismissed the isis claim itself. It may, however, be a fine distinction, as there are indications the shooters, who were both killed, were inspired by isis to go on the attack. We have two reports, beginning with our justice correspondent, pete williams. Reporter in radio and internet messages, isis claimed the two gunmen from phoenix, nadir soofi and Elton Simpson, were soldiers of the caliphate, or Islamic State, and that worse things are coming. U. S. Officials call it an attempt to claim credit and say theres nothing to show isis actually
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