Afghan shooter
Afghan Immigrant Who Attacked National Guard Members Became Radicalized After Arriving in the US, Homeland Security Reports
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 am CST
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members near the White House, was radicalized after entering the US in 2021. The 29-year-old suspect, who was granted asylum under the Trump administration despite entering during Biden's Afghan evacuation program, has prompted renewed scrutiny of immigration vetting procedures and asylum policies.
Former Afghan Soldier Arrested for Shooting National Guard Members Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who previously served alongside US forces, was arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House. The suspect entered the US under Operation Allies Welcome during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and is now under FBI investigation for what Mayor Bowser called a "targeted shooting."
President Trump Vows "Steep Price" for Shooter Who Critically Wounded National Guard Members Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 09:19 am CST
US President Donald Trump has ordered 500 additional National Guard members to Washington after two guardsmen were critically wounded in a shooting incident near the White House. The suspect, identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national, was also wounded in the confrontation. Trump expressed strong support for the National Guard and promised serious consequences for the shooter, while former President Obama and Vice President Vance also shared messages of solidarity for the injured servicemembers.