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National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan before coming to US
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal ambushed two National Guard members in downtown Washington, DC, leaving them critically injured.
- Officials say Lakanwal previously guarded U.S. forces at Kabul airport with a unit tied to both the CIA and Afghan intelligence.
- The suspect entered the United States in 2021 under a programme for Afghans and later sought asylum.
- Lakanwal’s asylum application was granted earlier this year, though his green-card request is pending.
- The attack prompted calls for reviewing immigration for Afghans, with officials pledging renewed scrutiny.
- The president indicated possible actions to remove non-citizens deemed to 'not belong here' amid the investigation.
- Authorities described the shooting as a targeted attack and detained Lakanwal with Gunfire charges pending.
- US National Guard deployments to cities have increased since August amid concerns about crime and security.
- The incident occurred a few blocks from the White House, intensifying political and security responses.
- BBC and CBS reported on the suspect’s past roles and asylum status, providing context for the case.
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