All About Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Shooter Behind White House Guard Attack
Rahmanullah Lakanwa, the 29-year-old Afghan man, is identified as the suspect behind the gunning down of two national guards of Washington, DC, near the White House.
He also injured two other soldiers. He was later shot and detained at the scene. The formal charges have not been announced by officials yet.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal: All You Need To Know About Him
According to US Media reports, the Afghan national entered the United States during the Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021.
Reports say that Lakanwal came to the US through Operation Allies Welcome and became a resident of Bellingham, Washington.
A relative of Lakanwal has revealed that he served in the Afghan army for 10 years and was deployed at Kandahar base.
When the Taliban occupied Kabul, Lakanwal came to the US and stayed in Washington state. As per the report, he had also supported US troops and was injured while serving in the army.
Sharing more details about Lakanwal, a relative told the publication that it is hard to believe that he would do something like this, as they were the ones targeted by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
The relative also said that Lakanwal was married and had five sons.
How Rahmanullah Lakanwal Became the Prime Suspect in the Washington DC Shooting
The Washington, DC shooting incident happened when Lakanwal made rounds near the Farragut West Metro Station in Northwest DC around 2:15 PM.
After that, he shot down a female guard, striking first on her chest and then on her head, as per The New York Post.
The fanatic gunman then shot at the second guard until the third guard, stationed nearby, rushed to the scene and took him down.
According to authorities, the incident happened at a time when two armed soldiers were patrolling the streets.
The emergency crew took them to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is linking this shooting to an act of terrorism, as per law enforcement sources.
Federal agencies are making efforts to confirm the suspect's identity. Investigators are also probing the incident through security footage, recording witness statements and examining his background.
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Guardsmen Remain Critical Following DC Shooting Incident; Families Yet to Be Notified
The two guardsmen attacked by gunman Lakanwal are under the observation of doctors. Officials are not comfortable revealing their names.
According to them, they will notify their families once further details are released to the public.
US Response After White House Guard Attack By Afghan Man
After the White House attack on two National Guard members in Washington, DC, the US has come into action and has put a stop to all immigration requests from Afghan nationals.
The trump administration will review the vetting and security of all Afghans who have entered through previous programs.
According to officials, protecting Americans will be the prime priority.
The shooting, which took place after Thanksgiving, has sparked debate on the troop's presence in the capital and managing Afghan migrants.
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FAQs
Q: Where did this shootout happen?
A: The shootout happened in Washington, DC, near the White House.
Q: Who is the man behind the Washington, DC, shootout?
A: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is behind the attack on two guardsmen of Washington, DC, near White House.
Q: How many people are affected?
A: The Washington, DC, shootout incident has left two National Guard members in critical condition.
Q: Is this another assassination attack on Donald Trump?
A: As of now, it is too early to predict that the Washington, DC, attack was aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump. No public evidence suggests so far.
Q: What is the response of the US government after the DC attack?
A: The US government has intercepted the immigration requests from Afghan nationals. The vetting and security procedures are under review.
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