Summary
An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The incident resulted in the death of one soldier and injury to another. The attack occurred during a period when additional military forces were deployed in Washington D.C. under President Donald Trump's initiative.
Key Facts
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House.
- The attack took place on November 26, resulting in the death of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and injury to Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
- Lakanwal's attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf during a court hearing.
- The incident happened as part of President Donald Trump's law-enforcement surge in Washington D.C.
- Lakanwal came to the U.S. in 2021 through an Afghan resettlement program initiated by the Biden administration.
- President Trump described the shooting as a "terrorist attack."
- Authorities believe the attack was a planned ambush.
- A judge has ordered Lakanwal's detention pending further proceedings.
