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."