Afghan National Accused of Fatal White House Area Shooting Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges

Dec 03, 2025 07:23 am CST

An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a shooting near the White House that killed National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Andrew Wolfe. The suspect, who entered the US through an Afghan resettlement program, faces potential death penalty as authorities suggest possible radicalization after his arrival in America.