Hyderabad: A shooting incident near the White House left two National Guard members injured on Wednesday evening. Officials said the attack occurred only two blocks away from the White House. They arrested one suspect at the scene. FBI agents later identified him as Rahmanullah Lakanwal. They confirmed that he migrated from Afghanistan in 2021.
Authorities said Lakanwal applied for refugee status in 2024. His application received approval this year. Witnesses reported that he waited near the Farragut West Metro Station for several minutes. Then he opened fire at around 2:15 pm. The attack unfolded rapidly and shocked bystanders.
Officials said he first shot a female guard. They added that he fired once at her chest and again at her head. He then turned toward another guard. More shots followed. People in the area ran for safety. Emergency teams reached the spot within moments.
New details emerge as the White House shooting probe advances
The White House shooting drew a swift response from security forces. Investigators said a third guard approached the suspect. He managed to overpower him. During the confrontation, the suspect was shot four times. Medical teams carried him to a hospital. Eyewitness videos showed him without most of his clothes when he was taken away.
Authorities are reviewing security footage. They are also checking the suspect’s immigration files. Investigators plan to map the timeline of the attack. Further updates are expected as the inquiry moves forward.
