Authorities have identified Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the main suspect in the recent shooting that took place near the White House, find out more about him and the incident below
The tense situation took place in Washington, D.C., after the shooter opened fire just a short distance from the White House.
Who is shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal, National Guard, Washington DC shooting suspect
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the name of the dude who killed two National Guard soldiers today, and was subsequently given asylum status by the Trump Administration actually “served alongside U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan” for 10 YEARS.
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UPDATE: The shooter has been identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, according to Fox News Digital.
He entered the U.S. legally in 2021 under Biden’s Operation Allies Welcome during the Afghanistan withdrawal — via humanitarian parole.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal identified as main suspect in shooting near White House
Authorities have named Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the primary suspect in the recent shooting near the White House, which left two West Virginia National Guard members critically injured. According to officials, he suddenly appeared from around a street corner and opened fire without warning. Rahmanullah shot the troops who were stationed just blocks from the White House, and investigators quickly narrowed in on him after reviewing the video footage. Eventually, other deployed troops managed to subdue him almost immediately after he was shot during the confrontation.
According to official sources, Lakanwal sustained non-life-threatening injuries during his apprehension. The severity of the attack and its proximity to the White House have pushed federal agencies to join the investigation. Authorities are now reviewing his immigration records, digital trail, and prior activities to determine if anyone else was involved.
Charges and allegations
Although law enforcement officials are still working on the formal charges, the allegations against Rahmanullah Lakanwal include attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and various terrorism-related offences.
Motive behind the attacks
As of now, officials have not established a clear motive, but investigators state that there is no confirmed link to extremist organisations. However, they have not yet ruled out any ideological, personal, or psychological factors. According to a relative, the family are still in shock and did not have any explanation for his actions.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal biography and age
Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a 29-year-old man who has been identified as the main suspect in the recent shooting near the White House. According to his family members, he is a husband and father of five boys and spent a decade serving in the Afghan Army before coming to the U.S. Aside from this and the recent attack, there is not much personal information available about Rahmanullah.
Nationality
Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a Muslim Afghan national who arrived in the United States back in 2021, under Operation Allies Welcome. Operation Allies Welcome is a program designed to resettle Afghans who assisted U.S. forces, and Lakanwal had been living in Washington state before the shooting.
Rahmanullah was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. He had served as a soldier alongside the US military and served in the 01 Unit during the former Afghan Republic, a unit that was established, trained, and equipped by US intelligence.
Profession
Although his exact U.S. employment status remains unclear, his relatives confirmed that Rahmanullah Lakanwal previously served as a soldier and interpreter in Afghanistan. He reportedly worked alongside U.S. Special Forces during the war, which helped him become eligible for evacuation after the American withdrawal.
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