Summary
Two National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting in Washington, D.C., part of a crime-fighting operation led by President Trump. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom is reportedly not expected to survive. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, faces serious charges related to the incident.
Key Facts
- Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard Specialist, is critically injured with what her father describes as a mortal wound.
- Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, age 24, is also in critical condition following the shooting.
- Both injured National Guard members are from the West Virginia National Guard.
- They were part of an operation involving nearly 2,200 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
- The mission was part of a larger crime-fighting effort led by President Trump.
- They had reportedly been in service for less than 24 hours before the attack.
- The identified suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
