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National Guard shooting suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar,' was struck by return fire and subdued by witness: feds
- The Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal opened fire near the Farragut West Metro station and injured two National Guard members.
- A witness subdued the suspect after he fired and attempted to reload, preventing further harm.
- Lakanwal faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to kill and murder, per court documents.
- Two National Guard members were struck; one died and the other was hospitalized in critical condition.
- The Department of Justice intends to seek the death penalty in the case.
- Lakanwal entered the U.S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, per court documents.
- The incident occurred on November 26 near the Farragut West Metro station in Washington, D.C.
- National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were the victims; one died and one is hospitalized.
- Police and federal investigators treated the shooting as a major security concern and opened charges against the suspect.
- The suspect was subdued by a witness after a confrontation and remained in custody without bond.
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