Summary
A National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, was killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C. Her ex-boyfriend expressed his affection for her, while the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was arrested and charged. The shooting is under investigation by the FBI.
Key Facts
- Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard Specialist, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C.
- Adam Carr, Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend, spoke fondly of her after her death.
- The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is accused of shooting Beckstrom and another guard member, Andrew Wolfe, in an "ambush-style" attack.
- Lakanwal was granted asylum in the U.S. earlier this year and has connections to a CIA-backed Afghan army unit.
- West Virginia Governor stated that Andrew Wolfe is in "very critical condition."
- Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder and other related charges.
- President Trump announced plans to limit migration from certain countries.
- The shooting is being investigated by the FBI.
