US National Guard shooting suspect to be charged with murder
Summary
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder after shooting two US National Guard members near the White House, killing one. The incident has intensified debates on immigration and US military policies.
Key Points
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is charged with first-degree murder for shooting two National Guard members near the White House.
- One National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died, and another, Andrew Wolfe, remains in critical condition.
- The suspect used a .357 Smith and Wesson revolver and ambushed the guardsmen unexpectedly.
- The shooting has fueled political debates on immigration policies, military use at home, and the aftermath of the US war in Afghanistan.
