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us-news10 days ago•24 min saved

DC National Guard shooter hospitalized in dire circumstances amid murder case

The Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and gravely wounding Air Force Sgt. Andrew Wolfe in a 2025 ambush near the Farragut West Metro, has been hospitalized in ‘dire circumstances’ after refusing food and water while in pretrial detention. A judge noted his health has deteriorated as prosecutors seek the death penalty on 17 counts, including first-degree armed murder and attempted murder; the defense pressed for limited medical records. Lakanwal, who came to the U.S. as a refugee, previously attended hearings in a wheelchair and now faces trial for the attack.

via New York Post|

#beckstrom #dc-national-guard-shooting #death-penalty

crime10 days ago•5 min saved

DC National Guard shooter hospitalized amid self-inflicted health decline as murder charges loom

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with 17 counts including first-degree murder in the DC National Guard attack that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, has been hospitalized after refusing to eat or drink. Prosecutors call his condition dire and self-inflicted, with the case potentially carrying the death penalty; a judge has allowed access to his medical records as he has pleaded not guilty and faces ongoing legal proceedings.

via Fox News|

#crime #death-penalty #first-degree-murder

crime5 months ago•322 min saved

DOJ seeks death penalty for alleged White House-area National Guard shooter

The Justice Department plans to seek the death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House in November, killing one and wounding the other. Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including first-degree murder, as prosecutors indicated they will pursue death-eligible charges. Court records say he traveled from Washington state to D.C., ambushed the guards with a stolen pistol, and was detained after being shot by another guard member; Beckstrom died, Wolfe remains in recovery. Investigators noted Lakanwal’s past CIA work in Afghanistan, his Uber/Lyft driving, his purchase of bullets the day of the attack, and his search for the White House address. His next hearing is set for early May.

via CNN|

#crime #death-penalty #federal-charges

crime6 months ago•1 min saved

Suspect in Guard Shooting Faces Federal Charges with Death Penalty Potential

A man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House faces federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, including first-degree murder. The incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and serious injury to 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. Lakanwal, an Afghan national and former partner force member in Afghanistan, was in possession of a stolen firearm and drove from Washington state to D.C. to carry out the attack. The case has been moved to federal court to consider the death penalty.

via CNN|

#crime #death-penalty #federal-charges

crime6 months ago•1 min saved

Federal Court Moves Forward with Death Penalty in National Guard Shooting Cases

A man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House faces federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, including first-degree murder, after the incident that resulted in one death and serious injuries to another. The case has been moved to federal court to consider the death penalty, and the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national with ties to the US government, has pleaded not guilty.

via CNN|

#crime #death-penalty #federal-charges

world7 months ago•3 min saved

National Guard Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty from Hospital Bed

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, resulting in one death and one injury, pleaded not guilty in a court hearing while hospitalized. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is charged with murder and assault, and authorities are investigating a possible motive. The case has broader implications amid debates over military use and immigration policies.

via AP News|

#court-hearing #national-guard #rahmanullah-lakanwal

crime7 months ago•4 min saved

DC Shooting Suspect, a CIA-Backed Veteran, Faces Murder Charges

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been formally charged with murder and other crimes for shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and one critical injury, amid ongoing investigations into potential terrorism links and his background.

via ABC News|

#crime #dc-shooting #murder-charge

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Suspect in National Guard Shooting Possibly Radicalized in US Amid Community Grief

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggests the suspect in the National Guard shooting, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, may have been radicalized after arriving in the U.S., and criticizes the vetting process under the Biden administration, though others dispute the claim and note that the suspect was previously vetted and had worked with the CIA.

via ABC News|

#asylum #national-guard #radicalization