National Guard Members Were Sworn In Just a Day Before Being Shot
Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House on Wednesday, just hours after they were sworn in, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro. The victims, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolf, 24, both from West Virginia, remain in critical condition following emergency surgery. “Sarah and Andrew […]
Inside the American Dream life of the suspected DC National Guard terrorist — as neighbors share details of the dramatic FBI raid
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Afghan national accused of fatally shooting two National Guardsmen was reportedly living what seemed like a quiet family life in a $2,000-a-month apartment in this calm town in Washington until the FBI conducted a raid on his residence on Wednesday, according to neighbors. Rahmanullah Rakanwar, 29, was often spotted engrossed in […]
Prosecutors plan to pursue the death penalty for the shooter of the DC National Guard.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Shooting Suspect Prosecutors are moving to seek the death penalty for a man accused of ambushing and seriously injuring two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C., as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday. “Let me be clear: I will do everything possible to ensure […]
Parent of National Guard Shooting Victim Shares
The day after a shooting near the White House left two newly sworn members of the National Guard critically injured, Sarah Beckstrom’s father expressed doubts about her survival. Gary Beckstrom shared, via phone, “I’m holding her hand right now. She is mortally wounded. She will never recover.” His 20-year-old daughter’s fate appears grim, according to […]
Afghan suspect in National Guard shooting was employed by a top CIA unit
Details Emerge About Suspected Shooter of National Guardsmen Near White House A suspect involved in the shooting deaths of two National Guardsmen close to the White House has a background that raises questions. According to new information, Rahmanullah Rakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, previously served in a CIA-backed counterterrorism unit during his time in Afghanistan. […]
Suspect in D.C. National Guard Shooting Traveled Across the Country to Carry Out Attack
Update on National Guard Shooting Incident Officials revealed that the suspect in the shooting incident involving the National Guard in Washington, D.C., traveled all the way from Washington state to carry out the attack. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, extended her heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families during a […]
Authorities identify National Guard members injured near the White House
Two National Guard soldiers fired upon just blocks from the White House the day before Thanksgiving were identified as being in critical condition following surgery. Authorities labeled the shooting as a “targeted” attack. Sara Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were both critically injured. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, mentioned […]
Shooting Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal from the D.C. National Guard Collaborated with the CIA in Afghanistan
Suspect in Shooting of National Guardsmen Linked to CIA Rahmanullah Rakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan man, is under suspicion for the fatal shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. Recently, CIA director John Ratcliffe revealed that Rakanwal was previously involved with the agency as part of a partner force in Kandahar, Afghanistan. According to Ratcliffe, […]
Writer criticized for reaction to National Guard shooting
Response to Shooting of National Guard Soldiers Sparks Controversy Jane Mayer, a journalist with The New Yorker, faced backlash over her reaction to the recent shooting deaths of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C. She suggested that the tragedy reflected failures of the Trump administration. In a post shared on X, Mayer expressed her […]
Afghan Suspect in National Guard Shooting Had Ties to CIA
Incident Involving Afghan National and National Guardsmen An Afghan national was charged with ambushing two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C. Reports indicate he had previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan. Rahmanullah Lakhanwal allegedly shot security guards Andrew Wolf, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, at the Farragut West subway station, […]