Afghan Immigrant Accused of National Guard Shooting Radicalized in US, DHS Chief Says

Suspect's Radicalization Timeline

• 🇺🇸 US investigators believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington D.C. was radicalized after arriving in the United States.
• 🏠 Homeland Security Secretary Christine Gnome stated that authorities believe the suspect, Rahmanula Lanwell, was radicalized after settling in Washington state.
• 🗣️ Investigators are seeking to speak with individuals who interacted with Lanwell, including his family members.

The Attack and Victims

• 🎯 Authorities accuse 29-year-old Rahmanula Lanwell of shooting two National Guard members near the White House.
• 💔 The attack resulted in the death of Sarah Beckm and critically wounded fellow guardsman Andrew Wolf.

Victim's Community Mourns

• 🏫 At a memorial service in West Virginia, communities gathered to honor Sarah Beckm, remembered as an exceptional student.
• 🙏 Greg Burlson, principal of Summerton High School, described Beckm as someone who chose a path of honor and responsibility with humility and grace.

Immigration and Asylum Policies

• ✈️ Lanwell entered the US in 2021 as part of the Biden administration's evacuation of Afghans who assisted US forces.
• 📄 A government file indicated Lanwell was granted asylum in April.
• ⚖️ Following the attack, immigration officials will consider deporting individuals with active asylum cases if warranted.