Summary
Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, two members of the West Virginia National Guard, were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., and are in critical condition. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who came to the U.S. in 2021. In response, President Trump is sending additional National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, National Guard members, were shot near the White House.
- Both victims are in critical condition and have undergone surgery.
- Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021.
- U.S. Attorney General named the victims in a press conference.
- President Trump ordered more National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., after the incident.
- The Department of Defense plans to deploy 500 additional National Guard members to the city.
- The shooting raises security concerns in Washington, D.C.
- President Trump has initiated a review of Afghan nationals admitted under the previous administration.
