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Afghan Asylum Seeker Charged in White House Shooting

12/3/2025

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Lakanwal Charged Murder

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who worked with the CIA, is the White House shooting suspect.
He arrived in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum earlier this year.
Lakanwal faces first-degree murder charges and appeared in court virtually from the hospital after being wounded.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said 170 National Guard members remain in Washington, D.C., to support law enforcement, noting initial misinformation.

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Trump Updates Wolfe

U.S. President Donald Trump provided an update on Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, critically injured after being shot near the White House.
Trump recounted Wolfe's mother's optimism about his recovery despite medical concerns.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said Wolfe is stable and responsive.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces first-degree murder charges for killing Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, with the Department of Justice seeking the death penalty.

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Lakanwal Charged Murder

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who worked with the CIA, is the White House shooting suspect.
He arrived in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum earlier this year.
Lakanwal faces first-degree murder charges and appeared in court virtually from the hospital after being wounded.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said 170 National Guard members remain in Washington, D.C., to support law enforcement, noting initial misinformation.

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