A federal investigation unfolds after the “ambush-style” shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC, critically injuring them. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, traveled cross-country from Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack and is currently in custody after being shot by a fellow service member.
Lakanwal arrived in the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome after aiding U.S. forces in Afghanistan, having been granted asylum in April 2025. This alarming incident has intensified scrutiny over immigration policies, as President Trump has called for a review of all asylum cases tied to “countries of concern.” Meanwhile, both victims, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe and 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, remain hospitalized in critical condition, galvanizing support from their communities back home in West Virginia.
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