National Guard shooting
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 Condemns Washington DC Shooting of National Guard Members as Act of Terror, Links Suspect to Biden-Era Afghanistan Evacuation
Nov 27, 2025 11:13 am CST
US President Donald Trump has labeled the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC as a terrorist act, revealing the suspect is an Afghan national who entered the US during the 2021 evacuation under the Biden administration. The incident, occurring just blocks from the White House, has intensified debate over Trump's controversial military deployments in Democrat-led cities and immigration policies. Both guardsmen remain in critical condition as the FBI investigates the attack as a possible act of terrorism.
National Guard Members Shot Near White House: Latest on the Washington DC Attack
Nov 27, 2025 09:05 am CST
Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers were shot in a targeted attack near the White House, sparking investigation into the motive behind this brazen act of violence. The incident occurs amid controversial military deployment in DC ordered by the Trump administration to address crime concerns. Officials including FBI Director Kash Patel and President Trump have responded while investigators review surveillance footage to determine if the troops were specifically targeted.
National Guard Members Shot Near White House in Targeted Attack: Trump Orders Additional Troops to Washington
Nov 27, 2025 06:57 am CST
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in what authorities described as a targeted shooting near the White House. The Trump administration responded by deploying 500 additional troops to Washington DC, bringing the total to 2,188 soldiers operating in the capital. The incident has intensified debate over the controversial military presence in the nation's capital, which has been ongoing since August under presidential emergency orders.