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Suspect in National Guard Shootings Tied to CIA Units

11/27/2025

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Story summary

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the two National Guard shootings, is linked to the CIA-backed Zero Units.
Zero Units, formerly Counterterrorism Pursuit Teams, conducted covert operations during the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
After the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021, many members were evacuated to the United States, including Lakanwal in Kandahar.
The CIA trained and supported these units throughout their operations.

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Story summary

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the two National Guard shootings, is linked to the CIA-backed Zero Units.
Zero Units, formerly Counterterrorism Pursuit Teams, conducted covert operations during the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
After the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021, many members were evacuated to the United States, including Lakanwal in Kandahar.
The CIA trained and supported these units throughout their operations.