Federal Bureau of Investigation Widens DC Attack Inquiry
This Thursday, the FBI conducted searches at a number of locations as it expanded its investigation into a incident in Washington that took place on Wednesday, leaving one national guard member killed and another in grave state.
Suspect's History and Home Searched
This operation involved a residence in Washington state connected to the suspect, Afghan citizen Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who officials said was involved with a CIA-supported unit in the Afghan theater before arriving in the US in the year 2021 under a relocation scheme.
Federal agents took possession of a variety of tech equipment from the home, including mobile phones, portable computers, and iPads, and questioned his relatives, FBI director Kash Patel told a news conference.
Guard Member Soldier Beckstrom Passes Away After Shooting
On Thursday evening, President Trump revealed that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard soldiers attacked in the capital, had died.
Beckstrom, 20, was one of two soldiers of the guard shot; the other individual, Wolfe, 24 years old, is still fighting for his life, as stated by the President.
Trump Urges Scrutiny of Afghan Immigrants
Donald Trump has urged his administration to review every Afghan immigrant who entered the United States during Joe Biden’s administration, after authorities revealed the accused in the incident as a individual of Afghan origin.
DC Suspect Had CIA Connections, Authorities Verify
The suspected shooter collaborated with agency-funded military units during the United States military engagement in the Afghan war, the agency has stated.
The alleged gunman, revealed to be Lakanwal, 29 years old, entered the America in the fall of 2021 under an resettlement initiative that gave certain Afghan nationals who had been employed by the United States legal entry to the US.
The investigation continues as authorities gather information and speak with those involved.
