FBI Expands Washington Attack Probe
On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at several residences as it widened its inquiry into a shooting in Washington that happened on the previous day, resulting in one National Guard soldier dead and another in serious condition.
Alleged Shooter's Past and Residence Raided
The search involved a residence in Washington state linked to the accused, Afghan citizen Lakanwal, who authorities stated was part of a CIA-backed group in the Afghan theater before coming to the US in the year 2021 under a immigrant program.
Agents seized numerous electronic devices from the home, among them cellphones, portable computers, and iPads, and spoke with his kin, FBI director Patel stated during a media update.
National Guard Member Beckstrom Passes Away After Shooting
On Thursday evening, Donald Trump announced that Beckstrom, one of the national guard troops shot in DC, had succumbed to her injuries.
She, aged 20, was one of a pair of the National Guard attacked; the other individual, Andrew Wolfe, 24, is still fighting for his life, per the President.
Trump Demands Review of Afghan Immigrants
Donald Trump has called for his government to scrutinize every Afghan refugee who came to the US during the previous administration, after authorities named the suspect in the incident as a individual of Afghan origin.
Washington Alleged Gunman Had CIA Links, Officials Confirm
The alleged gunman was part of CIA-backed forces during the United States military engagement in the Afghan war, the CIA has verified.
The alleged gunman, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, entered the United States in 2021 under an resettlement initiative that gave eligible individuals who had been employed by the United States entry visas to the country.
The investigation continues as investigators collect information and speak with witnesses.