Afghan National Charged in DC National Guard Shooting After Allegedly Shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ Federal prosecutors say Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, shouted “Allahu akbar” as he opened fire on two National Guard members near the Farragut West Metro station in Washington, D.C. Lakanwal, who legally entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome in 2021, allegedly drove cross-country with a .357 revolver before ambushing the troops on November 26. National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were struck by the gunfire. Beckstrom later died, while Wolfe remains hospitalized and fighting for his life. Court documents state that a supervisor returned fire and a witness tackled the suspect as he attempted to reload, leading to his arrest. Lakanwal, appearing remotely from a hospital bed, pleaded not guilty to charges including assault with intent to kill, murder, and firearms offenses. A judge ordered him held without bond, and Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty. Authorities continue investigating the motive behind the attack. #NationalGuardshooting #RahmanullahLakanwal #WashingtonDCattack #Afghanrefugeesuspect #OperationAlliesWelcome #SarahBeckstrom #AndrewWolfe #FoxNewsreport #USsecurityincidents