Summary
A West Virginia National Guard member, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, was seriously injured in a shooting near the White House and is showing signs of improvement. U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed in the same attack. Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged in connection with the shooting.
Key Facts
- Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was critically injured and remains in serious condition.
- Wolfe has shown some positive signs, like responding with a thumbs-up and moving his toes.
- Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed in the attack near the White House.
- The shooting occurred while they were serving on a crime-fighting task force initiated by President Trump.
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault.
- The Trump administration paused asylum decisions and Afghan passport visas following the attack.
- Approximately 2,200 troops are part of the operation in Washington, D.C., with West Virginia sending over 300 members.
- An additional 500 National Guard members have been sent to Washington by order of President Trump.
