Federal Bureau of Investigation Widens DC Shooting Inquiry
On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided several locations as it expanded its probe into a attack in Washington that happened on Wednesday, leaving one National Guard soldier dead and another in grave state.
Alleged Shooter's History and Home Searched
The search included a property in the state of Washington associated with the accused, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who authorities stated was a member of a Central Intelligence Agency-funded force in Afghanistan before entering the United States in 2021 under a immigrant program.
Federal agents took possession of numerous digital gadgets from the property, such as mobile phones, notebook computers, and iPads, and questioned his relatives, the head of the FBI Kash Patel announced at a press briefing.
National Guard Member Beckstrom Succumbs After Shooting
Later on Thursday, President Trump declared that Beckstrom, one of the guardsmen shot in the capital, had died.
Beckstrom, 20, was one of two members of the National Guard targeted; the other individual, Wolfe, 24 years old, is still gravely injured, according to the President.
Trump Demands Scrutiny of Afghan Immigrants
Trump has called for his team to review every Afghan immigrant who entered the United States during the Biden administration, after law enforcement officials identified the suspect in the shooting as a individual of Afghan origin.
Washington Alleged Gunman Had Agency Connections, Officials Confirm
The alleged gunman was part of CIA-backed armed groups during the US war in Afghanistan, the agency has stated.
The suspect, named as Lakanwal, 29 years old, entered the America in 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome that gave some Afghans who had worked for the US government legal entry to the country.
This case continues as authorities collect clues and question those involved.
