Afghan DC National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces death penalty after feds file new charges
By Josh Christenson
Published Dec. 24, 2025, 11:53 a.m. ET
WASHINGTON — Accused DC National Guard shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal could face the death penalty after he was hit with federal first-degree murder charges on Tuesday.
Prosecutors also alleged that the Afghan refugee tried to buy even more guns before his attack on American troops on Nov. 26.
The criminal complaint, filed in DC US District Court, brought the gun-related, assault and murder counts against the 29-year-old father of five for the shooting of West Virginia National Guard soldiers Sarah Beckstrom, who later died, and Andrew Wolfe, who is still recovering from his wounds.
A .357 Smith & Wesson revolver on the ground with a measurement ruler and broken glass.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal on Tuesday was federally charged with obtaining a stolen .357 Smith & Wesson revolver, assaulting a National Guard soldier with intent to kill and first-degree premeditated murder of another.
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