Afghan National Guard Gunman Identified: Rahmanullah Lakanwal

Shooting Incident Details

• 🎯 A lone gunman, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, opened fire without provocation in an ambush-style attack.
• 🔫 The suspect was armed with a 357 Smith and Wesson revolver.
• 🤕 One National Guard member was struck and then attacked again by the shooter, while another guardsman was hit multiple times.
• ⚡ Fellow guardsmen responded swiftly, neutralizing the threat and subduing the suspect at the scene.
• 🏥 The suspect was transported to a local hospital and is currently under heavy guard.

Suspect and Background

• 🇦🇫 Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, entered the U.S. during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal under Biden's Operation Allies Welcome.
• 🏠 He resided in Bellingham, Washington, with his wife and five children.
• ✈️ Authorities are working with federal partners, including DHS and the FBI, to review his immigration history and the vetting process.
• 🚗 Lakanwal drove his vehicle across the country from Washington state with the intended target of Washington, D.C.

Legal Charges and Potential Outcomes

• ⚖️ The suspect faces charges including three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.
• 🚨 He will also be charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
• ⏳ The assault charges carry a potential sentence of 15 years.
• 🙏 Authorities are monitoring the well-being of the guardsmen, with the possibility of higher charges, including first-degree murder, depending on their condition.