National Guard, Lakanwal and Afghanistan
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Afghan Rahmanullah Lakanwal had a comfortable life and a cozy apartment in Washington state, but allegedly returned the favor by opening fire on two National Guard troops protecting Washington, DC.
An Afghan national, formerly with US military and CIA-backed units, was arrested for a daylight shooting in Washington D.C. The incident led the Trump administration to pause asylum decisions and suspend visas for Afghan nationals.
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Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with ‘dark isolation’ as community raised concerns
The Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members blocks from the White House last week had been unraveling for years.
President Donald Trump was answering questions over the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C.
The Biden administration first allowed Lakanwal to enter the U.S. in September 2021 as a refugee through Operation Allies Welcome.