Summary
A man named Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces federal charges for a shooting near the White House that resulted in the death of a National Guard member and injured another. The new charges allow prosecutors to consider the death penalty, which is not possible under local laws in Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal is charged with transporting a firearm across state lines and with transporting a stolen firearm.
- The incident occurred on November 26 near the White House.
- The shooting killed Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard.
- Andrew Wolfe, a 24-year-old Guardsman, was seriously injured in the attack.
- Transferring the case to federal court allows for the possibility of pursuing the death penalty.
- Washington, D.C. does not permit the death penalty under local law.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is involved in the case.
