Afghan Asylum Seeker's Mental Health Concerns

Afghan National Charged in National Guard Shooting, Had History of Mental Health IssuesThe man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington D.C. last week, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had a history of mental health issues, including manic episodes, according to emails from a caseworker who assisted his family. Lakanwal, an Afghan national, came to the U.S. through the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome program and was granted asylum earlier this year. He lived with his wife and five children in Bellingham, Washington, but is now facing murder charges after the attack. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.