FBI Broadens DC Shooting Probe

On Thursday, the FBI raided multiple residences as it expanded its inquiry into a incident in Washington that occurred on Wednesday, leaving one national guard member killed and another in grave state.

Alleged Shooter's Past and Residence Searched

The search covered a home in Washington state linked to the suspect, man from Afghanistan Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who authorities stated was a member of a Central Intelligence Agency-funded unit in Afghanistan before entering the America in the year 2021 under a immigrant program.

FBI agents confiscated multiple digital gadgets from the property, such as cellphones, laptops, and iPads, and questioned his kin, FBI director Patel announced at a press briefing.

Guard Member Member Sarah Beckstrom Succumbs After Shooting

On Thursday evening, President Trump declared that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard soldiers shot in DC, had passed away.

Beckstrom, 20, was one of two soldiers of the national guard targeted; the second soldier, Wolfe, 24 years old, is still fighting for his life, according to the president.

Trump Urges Re-examination of Afghan Refugees

Donald Trump has urged his government to scrutinize every Afghan immigrant who came to the country during the previous administration, after law enforcement officials identified the alleged perpetrator in the shooting as a man from Afghanistan.

DC Alleged Gunman Had Agency Links, Officials Verify

The suspected shooter was part of agency-funded military units during the American conflict in the Afghan war, the CIA has confirmed.

He, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29 years old, came to the United States in the fall of 2021 under an immigrant program that gave certain Afghan nationals who had served the United States entry visas to the country.

This case remains active as officials gather evidence and speak with witnesses.