Afghan National Suspected in DC National Guard Shooting; US Halts Afghan Immigration

DC National Guard Attack

• 🎯 Two members of the National Guard were shot in what is described as a monstrous ambush-style attack in Washington D.C.
• ⚡ The incident occurred around 2:15 PM local time in the area of 17th and I Street Northwest.
• 🚨 A suspect approached the National Guard members, raised a firearm, and discharged it, critically injuring at least one.
• 👏 Other National Guard members and law enforcement were able to subdue and take the individual into custody.

Suspect Identification and Background

• 🔍 The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national.
• 🇺🇸 Lakanwal reportedly served in the Afghan army for 10 years, supporting US Special Forces troops, and arrived in the US in September 2021.

Presidential Response and Policy Implications

• 🗣️ President Trump characterized the shooting as an "act of terror" and an "act of evil and hatred."
• 🚫 He stated that the US must re-examine all aliens who have entered the country from Afghanistan under the Biden administration.
• ⚖️ Measures will be taken to remove any alien who does not belong or benefit the country.
• 📈 In response to the incident, President Trump has ordered an additional 500 National Guardsmen to be deployed to Washington D.C.

Eyewitness Accounts

• 😟 Eyewitnesses described the scene as "surreal" and very serious, with one National Guard member appearing unresponsive and undergoing resuscitation efforts.