National Guard Members Shot Near White House; Trump Condemns Attack
News reporter
– November 28, 2025
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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically wounded in a targeted shooting near the White House on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, was apprehended by authorities.
In response to the shooting, the U.S. halted processing Afghan immigration requests and deployed additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC. The incident has raised concerns about security and the vetting of immigrants.