Overview
- Authorities said one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot near Farragut Square, identified as 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, has died, and the second remains in critical condition.
- Police described a lone gunman who opened fire on foot-patrolling Guard members before being subdued by other troops, and officials said the attack appeared targeted.
- The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who arrived in 2021 after working with U.S. forces, is hospitalized in custody; prosecutors said he faces three counts of assault with intent to kill.
- FBI Director Kash Patel announced a federal terrorism investigation, and officials said no motive has been determined publicly.
- USCIS suspended processing of Afghan immigration requests and the Pentagon ordered 500 additional troops to Washington, steps that follow ongoing legal and political disputes over the Guard deployments.