National Guard shooting suspect faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions
- Posted on November 29, 2025
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National Guard shooting suspect faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions
Charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal were upgraded to first-degree murder after National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from injuries sustained in a shooting near the White House. Lakanwal, an Afghan national who worked with the CIA, also faces assault charges. The incident has prompted a halt to all asylum decisions as investigations continue.