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Feds investigating how DC National Guard shooter was radicalized in US: ‘Why he snapped?’
- Investigators assess if Rahmanullah Lakanwal was radicalized after arriving in the United States.
- Lakanwal had passed security vetting under both Biden and Trump administrations before the attack.
- The assault occurred during a Thanksgiving Eve ambush near the White House.
- Lakanwal yelled 'Allahu Akbar!' before firing on the National Guard members.
- He is charged with murdering a Guard member and wounding another.
- Officials say the investigation will consider what motivated the attack and possible Taliban threats.
- Lakanwal arrived in the U.S. through the Operation Allies Welcome program.
- The attack prompted questions about vetting and future radicalization risks.
- The incident led to investigations by federal agencies including the FBI and Secret Service.
- The suspect is hospitalized and has pleaded not guilty through a court interpreter.
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