Afghan National Granted Asylum, Suspected of Attacking National Guard Members

Attack on National Guard Members

• 🎯 Two National Guard members remain in critical condition after being shot in Washington D.C.
• ⚡ The suspect, identified as Ramanola Lanwal, is an Afghan national who allegedly deliberately targeted the guardsmen.
• 📹 Eyewitness accounts describe the shooter attacking one guardsman who was already down, then striking another.

Suspect's Background and Asylum Status

• 🇺🇸 Lanwal came to the US in 2021 during the Biden administration and applied for asylum in 2024.
• 🔑 He was reportedly granted asylum in April 2025.
• 🤝 Officials state the suspect worked for the US government for a decade, including with the CIA in Afghanistan.
• 🔍 The vetting process for Afghans who worked with the US military or CIA is described as heavily vetted.

Investigation and Victims

• 🚨 Search warrants were executed at the suspect's home, yielding electronic devices for analysis.
• ⚖️ The suspect faces three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.
• 💔 The victims are identified as 20-year-old Army Specialist Sarah Beckrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolf, both of the West Virginia National Guard.
• 😔 Reports indicate Specialist Beckrom's father believes she has a mortal wound and is unlikely to recover.