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The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, will be charged with first-degree murder, said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Friday on Fox News following the death of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.
The Biden administration first allowed Lakanwal to enter the U.S. in September 2021 as a refugee through Operation Allies Welcome.
Afghan Rahmanullah Lakanwal had a comfortable life and a cozy apartment in Washington state, but allegedly returned the favor by opening fire on two National Guard troops protecting Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump was answering questions over the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C.