Summary
Two National Guard members were shot and seriously injured near the White House in Washington, DC. The suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is in custody and faced charges. President Trump has announced the deployment of additional troops to Washington, DC, and halted immigration requests from Afghans.
Key Facts
- Two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC.
- The shooting happened just after 2 PM on Wednesday near Farragut Square.
- The suspect is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan who was living in Washington state.
- Lakanwal came to the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome in 2021.
- Both victims remain in critical condition in the hospital.
- President Trump announced plans to deploy 500 more troops in response to the incident.
- Lakanwal will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill and firearm possession during a crime of violence.
- The U.S. has suspended processing immigration requests from Afghans following this event.
