Afghan Vet Charged in White House Shooting

Twenty-nine-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a former U.S. ally in Afghanistan, is accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome, faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to kill and firearm possession. If the injured soldiers do not survive, he may also face first-degree murder charges. Investigators are searching for a motive, as Lakanwal had no known criminal history and had not left the U.S. since his arrival in 2021. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.