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Federal prosecutors filed new charges Tuesday against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., which could make him eligible for the death penalty.
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Who
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, federal prosecutors, Justice Department
What
Federal prosecutors filed new charges Tuesday against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., which could make him eligible for the death penalty.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:04:38 GMT · 6h 35m ago
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Washington, D.C. ·
Why
Lakanwal was charged with additional counts including murder of a person assisting an officer of the United States and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime that causes death, both death penalty-eligible.
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The new charges and potential death penalty pursuit against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national paroled into the U.S., could intensify debate around immigration and national security policies in the U.S. capital. The incident involved National Guard members deployed for an anti-crime operation, highlighting risks faced by service personnel within the domestic U.S.
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- U.S. Domestic6h 35m agoFederal prosecutors filed new charges Tuesday against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., potentially allowing the Justice Department to seek the death penalty.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 35m agoFederal prosecutors filed new charges Tuesday against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., opening the door for the Justice Department to potentially seek the death penalty.Open article