Summary
Emails from a community member show concerns about Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is suspected of a National Guard shooting that killed one person and injured another. Lakanwal had exhibited troubling behavior, including long periods of isolation and unemployment. These revelations come as security in the nation's capital is under scrutiny.
Key Facts
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of a National Guard shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe.
- Lakanwal, age 29, showed signs of distress such as long isolation periods and difficulty holding jobs.
- A community member reported concerns about Lakanwal's mental health and behavior to a refugee organization.
- Lakanwal reportedly made long cross-country drives and experienced what the community member described as "manic" episodes.
- His family faced eviction due to unpaid rent in 2023.
- Lakanwal came to the U.S. in 2021 through a program for Afghan evacuees after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.
- Security concerns in Washington D.C. are heightened, with plans to deploy more National Guard troops.
