Afghan national accused in White House shooting charged with murder
Summary
An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House has been charged with first-degree murder, raising death penalty possibilities amid US immigration debates.
Key Points
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is charged with first-degree murder for shooting two National Guard members near the White House.
- One National Guard member, Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, died from the shooting; the other remains injured.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi plans to seek the death penalty despite its abolition in DC, following President Trump's assertions.
- Trump announced a permanent pause on migration from 'third world countries' citing the shooting incident and illegal admissions under the Biden administration.
