National Guard Members Critically Wounded in D.C. Shooting, Suspect Identified as Afghan National with Ties to CIA
A tragic shooting incident near the White House left two National Guard members critically injured, with the suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. Lakanwal reportedly has connections to U.S. government entities, including the CIA, from his work in Afghanistan. Following the shooting, which is being treated as a possible act of terrorism, former President Trump has promised to enforce stricter immigration policies. The FBI is investigating the motive behind the attack while warning of potential threats from Afghan nationals. The incident has prompted the deployment of an additional 500 National Guard troops to secure the area. As the investigation unfolds, questions are raised about the vetting process for Afghan immigrants in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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