Afghan National Suspect in Targeted Ambush of National Guard Near White House, FBI Investigates as Potential Terrorism
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a targeted ambush near the White House. An Afghan national suspect is in custody, with the FBI investigating for potential terrorism.
Overview
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a targeted ambush shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., leading to a White House lockdown.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, was identified as the suspect, shot with non-life-threatening wounds and taken into custody as a 'lone gunman'.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, reviewing surveillance video to determine the motive behind the ambush-style attack on the Guardsmen.
President Trump requested an additional 500 National Guard troops for D.C., vowing severe consequences for the perpetrator, adding to the 2,200 already deployed.
The shooting occurred amidst a contentious National Guard deployment in D.C. to address crime, with a federal judge ordering an end to the deployment deemed illegal.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by prominently linking the suspect's identity as an "Afghan national" and his "illegal" immigration status to the "possible act of terrorism" investigation. They emphasize official statements regarding the severity of the attack and the suspect's background, creating a narrative that highlights national security concerns and the suspect's legal status as central to understanding the event.
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FAQ
The suspect is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was shot with non-life-threatening wounds and taken into custody as a lone gunman.
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in the ambush; initial conflicting reports on their condition exist, but they are hospitalized with critical injuries.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, reviewing surveillance video to determine the motive behind the ambush-style attack on the Guardsmen.
President Trump requested an additional 500 National Guard troops for Washington, D.C., adding to the 2,200 already deployed, and vowed severe consequences for the perpetrator.
The National Guard members were deployed as part of President Trump's crime crackdown in D.C.; however, the deployment is contentious because a federal judge ordered an end to it, ruling it illegal.
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