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Evacuated Afghan's Descent: From Hero to Shooting Suspect

12/5/2025

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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan evacuee, was described in an urgent email plea nearly two years before he became a suspect in a shooting near the White House.
Lakanwal was evacuated by the U.S. military in August 2021.
By early 2023, Lakanwal showed depression, erratic behavior, and isolation.
A volunteer said he had not functioned as a father or provider since March 2023, leading to an eviction notice for his family.

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Story summary

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan evacuee, was described in an urgent email plea nearly two years before he became a suspect in a shooting near the White House.
Lakanwal was evacuated by the U.S. military in August 2021.
By early 2023, Lakanwal showed depression, erratic behavior, and isolation.
A volunteer said he had not functioned as a father or provider since March 2023, leading to an eviction notice for his family.