The recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. has sparked significant concern and questions among West Virginians regarding the deployment of their troops. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been charged with murder and is currently held without bond after pleading not guilty from his hospital bed. Authorities are investigating how he became radicalized after entering the U.S., with some reports suggesting potential links to online extremism. West Virginia Governor Rhoden expressed that this tragic event hits close to home, while lawmakers discuss the implications for future National Guard deployments. The Afghan Taliban minister has stated that this act should not be viewed as reflective of all Afghans. Multiple voices in the community are calling for accountability and addressing the underlying factors that led to this violent incident.