FBI Identifies Suspect and Victims in National Guard Shooting Near White House

Shooting Incident Details

• 🎯 Two National Guard members were shot blocks away from the White House.
• 🏥 The victims, identified as 20-year-old Sarah Beckmrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolf, are currently in critical condition.

Suspect Information and Investigation

• 👤 The suspected gunman is 29-year-old Afghan national Ramanella Lanwal, who was taken into custody and is also in critical condition.
• 🔫 The weapon used was a .357 Smith and Wesson revolver.
• 🌍 The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of international terrorism, looking into Lanwal's connections in Afghanistan.
• 🇺🇸 Lanwal reportedly came to the US in 2021, applied for asylum in 2024, and was granted asylum in April 2025.

Legal Proceedings and Future Actions

• ⚖️ Lanwal faces charges including three counts of assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
• ⚠️ Prosecutors are monitoring the guardsmen's well-being, with the possibility of first-degree murder charges if they do not survive.
• 🏠 A search warrant executed at the suspect's residence yielded numerous electronics and materials, with interviews ongoing.