National Guardsmen Shooting Suspect Charged With New Federal Charges

The suspect has now been charged in federal court, where the death penalty may be applied, according to ABC News. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia reports that 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged by federal complaint with two firearm offenses.

According to an update provided by the hospital, Andrew Wolfe, Staff Sargent, who was shot on November 26, has made tremendous progress following emergency surgery. He can breathe on his own and stand with assistance. Due to this positive progress, he is being transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery.

Andrew Wolfe, the National Guardsman shot in the head, is now able to open both of his eyes, accoridng to reports.

Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition but appears to be improving, officials said.

The gunman allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” while firing his weapon, according to new court documents.

All asylum decisions have been halted "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible," in the wake of the incident, said the director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service.

The suspect accused of killing one National Guard member and critically wounding another suffered "manic episodes" and was isolated for weeks in a dark room, according to the BBC, which reviewed comments from the case worker who helped the suspend relocate after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. . "World Relief volunteers are trying to patch things for that family - but I think the father has mental health issues that are not addressed, and he won't talk to anyone," said a section of the email, which was obtained by CBS News. Another email said the suspect "spends most of his time for weeks on end in his darkened bedroom, not speaking to anyone, not even his wife and older kids."

In a statement to Axios, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that the suspect worked with the CIA and other government agencies.

President Trump said that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC yesterday, has died. “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now,” the president said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the suspect had connections to US forces in Afghanistan.

The two National Guard members, a 20-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, are in critical condition and have undergone surgery, US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro said this morning.

The suspect who allegedly opened fire on National Guard soldiers yesterday will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the DC, said today. “What we know about him is that he drove his vehicle across country from the state of Washington with the intended target of coming to our nation’s capital.”

One of the Guardsmen has been identified as Andy Wolfe, sources tell Citizen. Wolfe is reportedly out of surgery and in the ICU.

The two National Guard members shot yesterday afternoon remain in critical condition early Thursday morning.

According to news reports, the Trump administration has stopped immigration applications from Afghanistan.

Investigators say the suspect applied for asylum in 2024 and was granted it earlier this year, according to a report from CNN.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, has been identified as the suspect, according to multiple law enforcement sources who spoke with CBS News.

The FBI will investigate the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, sources told NBC News.

Reporting from NBC Nightly News has cited two senior law enforcement officials as identifying the suspect as an Afghan national. Officials said the suspect's identity was discovered through a finger scan at the hospital.

Officials said the motive is still unknown.

The soldiers who were shot were armed, but it is still under investigation who fired the rounds that struck the suspect.

The suspect reportedly came around a corner and immediately began firing at members of the National Guard. Other National Guard troops were able to detain him while awaiting additional law enforcement. The shooting reportedly took place outside the Farragut North Metro Station.

Officials say there is no indication of additional suspects, and footage reviewed so far supports a lone gunman.

In a press conference near the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said both guardsmen are in critical condition, despite earlier reports that they had been killed.

The suspect is reportedly not cooperating with police.

The White House lockdown has been downgraded from a "Condition Red" to an orange alert.

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said he will ask the Secretary of the Army to send 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC.

According to local news sources that obtained footage of the shooting, the suspect fired three shots at the guardsmen in what appeared to be an ambush, before any return fire occurred.

The press conference will be held at 17th Street and K Street NW.

In a post just now on X, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said, "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community."

The ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been lifted.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on social media that both of the National Guard troops died from their injuries. Both members were part of the West Virginia National Guard.

Officials say the National Guard soldiers were identified as a man and a woman.

Officials say the suspected gunman, who is in custody, was also shot, presumably by National Guardsmen returning fire. The suspect has reportedly been taken to the George Washington University Hospital.

Officials will hold a press conference soon. Stay with Citizen for updates.

A post from President Trump and local news reports say both Guardsmen are in critical condition.

In a statement from the National Guard, they are aware of the unfolding situation and are working closely with local police.

There is a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a result of this incident.

New reports suggest three people were injured in the shooting. One person was reportedly taken to a hospital via a med-evac helicopter, and the other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to a post on X from the Metro Police Department, the scene has been secured, and a suspect is in custody.

Reports now say there is a possible active shooter at the Main Treasury and Freedman's Bank building, which is located a few streets away.

An alert went out saying: All personnel at the Main Treasury and Freedman’s Bank Building are to immediately LOCKDOWN by doing the following: Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Remain silent and silence all phones. Personnel and guests are not encouraged to run out of a building unless immediately near an exit to avoid running into the threat. Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Turn off all lights, and close the blinds or curtains. Disable personnel phone. Lock all doors and windows immediately. Never open doors or windows unless ordered to do so by a safety or school official. Stay low and away from the windows and doors.

The White House is currently under a lockdown, according to the President of the White House Foreign Media Group.

Video from the scene shows a large police presence.

One person on scene reports that a National Guardsman was injured in the shooting.

This report remains unconfirmed by official sources at this time, but a social media user reports that police are blocking off the area.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and social media users, a shooting has taken place at Farragut Square.

Incident reported at Farragut Square.

The suspect has now been charged in federal court, where the death penalty may be applied, according to ABC News. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia reports that 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged by federal complaint with two firearm offenses.

According to an update provided by the hospital, Andrew Wolfe, Staff Sargent, who was shot on November 26, has made tremendous progress following emergency surgery. He can breathe on his own and stand with assistance. Due to this positive progress, he is being transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery.

Andrew Wolfe, the National Guardsman shot in the head, is now able to open both of his eyes, accoridng to reports.

Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition but appears to be improving, officials said.

The gunman allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” while firing his weapon, according to new court documents.

All asylum decisions have been halted "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible," in the wake of the incident, said the director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service.

The suspect accused of killing one National Guard member and critically wounding another suffered "manic episodes" and was isolated for weeks in a dark room, according to the BBC, which reviewed comments from the case worker who helped the suspend relocate after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. . "World Relief volunteers are trying to patch things for that family - but I think the father has mental health issues that are not addressed, and he won't talk to anyone," said a section of the email, which was obtained by CBS News. Another email said the suspect "spends most of his time for weeks on end in his darkened bedroom, not speaking to anyone, not even his wife and older kids."

In a statement to Axios, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that the suspect worked with the CIA and other government agencies.

President Trump said that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC yesterday, has died. “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now,” the president said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the suspect had connections to US forces in Afghanistan.

The two National Guard members, a 20-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, are in critical condition and have undergone surgery, US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro said this morning.

The suspect who allegedly opened fire on National Guard soldiers yesterday will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the DC, said today. “What we know about him is that he drove his vehicle across country from the state of Washington with the intended target of coming to our nation’s capital.”

One of the Guardsmen has been identified as Andy Wolfe, sources tell Citizen. Wolfe is reportedly out of surgery and in the ICU.

The two National Guard members shot yesterday afternoon remain in critical condition early Thursday morning.

According to news reports, the Trump administration has stopped immigration applications from Afghanistan.

Investigators say the suspect applied for asylum in 2024 and was granted it earlier this year, according to a report from CNN.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, has been identified as the suspect, according to multiple law enforcement sources who spoke with CBS News.

The FBI will investigate the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, sources told NBC News.

Reporting from NBC Nightly News has cited two senior law enforcement officials as identifying the suspect as an Afghan national. Officials said the suspect's identity was discovered through a finger scan at the hospital.

Officials said the motive is still unknown.

The soldiers who were shot were armed, but it is still under investigation who fired the rounds that struck the suspect.

The suspect reportedly came around a corner and immediately began firing at members of the National Guard. Other National Guard troops were able to detain him while awaiting additional law enforcement. The shooting reportedly took place outside the Farragut North Metro Station.

Officials say there is no indication of additional suspects, and footage reviewed so far supports a lone gunman.

In a press conference near the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said both guardsmen are in critical condition, despite earlier reports that they had been killed.

The suspect is reportedly not cooperating with police.

The White House lockdown has been downgraded from a "Condition Red" to an orange alert.

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said he will ask the Secretary of the Army to send 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC.

According to local news sources that obtained footage of the shooting, the suspect fired three shots at the guardsmen in what appeared to be an ambush, before any return fire occurred.

The press conference will be held at 17th Street and K Street NW.

In a post just now on X, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said, "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community."

The ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been lifted.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on social media that both of the National Guard troops died from their injuries. Both members were part of the West Virginia National Guard.

Officials say the National Guard soldiers were identified as a man and a woman.

Officials say the suspected gunman, who is in custody, was also shot, presumably by National Guardsmen returning fire. The suspect has reportedly been taken to the George Washington University Hospital.

Officials will hold a press conference soon. Stay with Citizen for updates.

A post from President Trump and local news reports say both Guardsmen are in critical condition.

In a statement from the National Guard, they are aware of the unfolding situation and are working closely with local police.

There is a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a result of this incident.

New reports suggest three people were injured in the shooting. One person was reportedly taken to a hospital via a med-evac helicopter, and the other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to a post on X from the Metro Police Department, the scene has been secured, and a suspect is in custody.

Reports now say there is a possible active shooter at the Main Treasury and Freedman's Bank building, which is located a few streets away.

An alert went out saying: All personnel at the Main Treasury and Freedman’s Bank Building are to immediately LOCKDOWN by doing the following: Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Remain silent and silence all phones. Personnel and guests are not encouraged to run out of a building unless immediately near an exit to avoid running into the threat. Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Turn off all lights, and close the blinds or curtains. Disable personnel phone. Lock all doors and windows immediately. Never open doors or windows unless ordered to do so by a safety or school official. Stay low and away from the windows and doors.

The White House is currently under a lockdown, according to the President of the White House Foreign Media Group.

Video from the scene shows a large police presence.

One person on scene reports that a National Guardsman was injured in the shooting.

This report remains unconfirmed by official sources at this time, but a social media user reports that police are blocking off the area.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and social media users, a shooting has taken place at Farragut Square.

Incident reported at Farragut Square.

The suspect has now been charged in federal court, where the death penalty may be applied, according to ABC News. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia reports that 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged by federal complaint with two firearm offenses.

According to an update provided by the hospital, Andrew Wolfe, Staff Sargent, who was shot on November 26, has made tremendous progress following emergency surgery. He can breathe on his own and stand with assistance. Due to this positive progress, he is being transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery.

Andrew Wolfe, the National Guardsman shot in the head, is now able to open both of his eyes, accoridng to reports.

Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition but appears to be improving, officials said.

The gunman allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” while firing his weapon, according to new court documents.

All asylum decisions have been halted "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible," in the wake of the incident, said the director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service.

The suspect accused of killing one National Guard member and critically wounding another suffered "manic episodes" and was isolated for weeks in a dark room, according to the BBC, which reviewed comments from the case worker who helped the suspend relocate after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. . "World Relief volunteers are trying to patch things for that family - but I think the father has mental health issues that are not addressed, and he won't talk to anyone," said a section of the email, which was obtained by CBS News. Another email said the suspect "spends most of his time for weeks on end in his darkened bedroom, not speaking to anyone, not even his wife and older kids."

In a statement to Axios, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that the suspect worked with the CIA and other government agencies.

President Trump said that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC yesterday, has died. “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now,” the president said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the suspect had connections to US forces in Afghanistan.

The two National Guard members, a 20-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, are in critical condition and have undergone surgery, US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro said this morning.

The suspect who allegedly opened fire on National Guard soldiers yesterday will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the DC, said today. “What we know about him is that he drove his vehicle across country from the state of Washington with the intended target of coming to our nation’s capital.”

One of the Guardsmen has been identified as Andy Wolfe, sources tell Citizen. Wolfe is reportedly out of surgery and in the ICU.

The two National Guard members shot yesterday afternoon remain in critical condition early Thursday morning.

According to news reports, the Trump administration has stopped immigration applications from Afghanistan.

Investigators say the suspect applied for asylum in 2024 and was granted it earlier this year, according to a report from CNN.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, has been identified as the suspect, according to multiple law enforcement sources who spoke with CBS News.

The FBI will investigate the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, sources told NBC News.

Reporting from NBC Nightly News has cited two senior law enforcement officials as identifying the suspect as an Afghan national. Officials said the suspect's identity was discovered through a finger scan at the hospital.

Officials said the motive is still unknown.

The soldiers who were shot were armed, but it is still under investigation who fired the rounds that struck the suspect.

The suspect reportedly came around a corner and immediately began firing at members of the National Guard. Other National Guard troops were able to detain him while awaiting additional law enforcement. The shooting reportedly took place outside the Farragut North Metro Station.

Officials say there is no indication of additional suspects, and footage reviewed so far supports a lone gunman.

In a press conference near the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said both guardsmen are in critical condition, despite earlier reports that they had been killed.

The suspect is reportedly not cooperating with police.

The White House lockdown has been downgraded from a "Condition Red" to an orange alert.

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said he will ask the Secretary of the Army to send 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC.

According to local news sources that obtained footage of the shooting, the suspect fired three shots at the guardsmen in what appeared to be an ambush, before any return fire occurred.

The press conference will be held at 17th Street and K Street NW.

In a post just now on X, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said, "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community."

The ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been lifted.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on social media that both of the National Guard troops died from their injuries. Both members were part of the West Virginia National Guard.

Officials say the National Guard soldiers were identified as a man and a woman.

Officials say the suspected gunman, who is in custody, was also shot, presumably by National Guardsmen returning fire. The suspect has reportedly been taken to the George Washington University Hospital.

Officials will hold a press conference soon. Stay with Citizen for updates.

A post from President Trump and local news reports say both Guardsmen are in critical condition.

In a statement from the National Guard, they are aware of the unfolding situation and are working closely with local police.

There is a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a result of this incident.

New reports suggest three people were injured in the shooting. One person was reportedly taken to a hospital via a med-evac helicopter, and the other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to a post on X from the Metro Police Department, the scene has been secured, and a suspect is in custody.

Reports now say there is a possible active shooter at the Main Treasury and Freedman's Bank building, which is located a few streets away.

An alert went out saying: All personnel at the Main Treasury and Freedman’s Bank Building are to immediately LOCKDOWN by doing the following: Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Remain silent and silence all phones. Personnel and guests are not encouraged to run out of a building unless immediately near an exit to avoid running into the threat. Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Turn off all lights, and close the blinds or curtains. Disable personnel phone. Lock all doors and windows immediately. Never open doors or windows unless ordered to do so by a safety or school official. Stay low and away from the windows and doors.

The White House is currently under a lockdown, according to the President of the White House Foreign Media Group.

Video from the scene shows a large police presence.

One person on scene reports that a National Guardsman was injured in the shooting.

This report remains unconfirmed by official sources at this time, but a social media user reports that police are blocking off the area.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and social media users, a shooting has taken place at Farragut Square.

Incident reported at Farragut Square.

The suspect has now been charged in federal court, where the death penalty may be applied, according to ABC News. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia reports that 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged by federal complaint with two firearm offenses.

According to an update provided by the hospital, Andrew Wolfe, Staff Sargent, who was shot on November 26, has made tremendous progress following emergency surgery. He can breathe on his own and stand with assistance. Due to this positive progress, he is being transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery.

Andrew Wolfe, the National Guardsman shot in the head, is now able to open both of his eyes, accoridng to reports.

Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition but appears to be improving, officials said.

The gunman allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” while firing his weapon, according to new court documents.

All asylum decisions have been halted "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible," in the wake of the incident, said the director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service.

The suspect accused of killing one National Guard member and critically wounding another suffered "manic episodes" and was isolated for weeks in a dark room, according to the BBC, which reviewed comments from the case worker who helped the suspend relocate after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. . "World Relief volunteers are trying to patch things for that family - but I think the father has mental health issues that are not addressed, and he won't talk to anyone," said a section of the email, which was obtained by CBS News. Another email said the suspect "spends most of his time for weeks on end in his darkened bedroom, not speaking to anyone, not even his wife and older kids."

In a statement to Axios, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that the suspect worked with the CIA and other government agencies.

President Trump said that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC yesterday, has died. “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now,” the president said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the suspect had connections to US forces in Afghanistan.

The two National Guard members, a 20-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, are in critical condition and have undergone surgery, US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro said this morning.

The suspect who allegedly opened fire on National Guard soldiers yesterday will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the DC, said today. “What we know about him is that he drove his vehicle across country from the state of Washington with the intended target of coming to our nation’s capital.”

One of the Guardsmen has been identified as Andy Wolfe, sources tell Citizen. Wolfe is reportedly out of surgery and in the ICU.

The two National Guard members shot yesterday afternoon remain in critical condition early Thursday morning.

According to news reports, the Trump administration has stopped immigration applications from Afghanistan.

Investigators say the suspect applied for asylum in 2024 and was granted it earlier this year, according to a report from CNN.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, has been identified as the suspect, according to multiple law enforcement sources who spoke with CBS News.

The FBI will investigate the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, sources told NBC News.

Reporting from NBC Nightly News has cited two senior law enforcement officials as identifying the suspect as an Afghan national. Officials said the suspect's identity was discovered through a finger scan at the hospital.

Officials said the motive is still unknown.

The soldiers who were shot were armed, but it is still under investigation who fired the rounds that struck the suspect.

The suspect reportedly came around a corner and immediately began firing at members of the National Guard. Other National Guard troops were able to detain him while awaiting additional law enforcement. The shooting reportedly took place outside the Farragut North Metro Station.

Officials say there is no indication of additional suspects, and footage reviewed so far supports a lone gunman.

In a press conference near the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said both guardsmen are in critical condition, despite earlier reports that they had been killed.

The suspect is reportedly not cooperating with police.

The White House lockdown has been downgraded from a "Condition Red" to an orange alert.

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said he will ask the Secretary of the Army to send 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC.

According to local news sources that obtained footage of the shooting, the suspect fired three shots at the guardsmen in what appeared to be an ambush, before any return fire occurred.

The press conference will be held at 17th Street and K Street NW.

In a post just now on X, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said, "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community."

The ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been lifted.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on social media that both of the National Guard troops died from their injuries. Both members were part of the West Virginia National Guard.

Officials say the National Guard soldiers were identified as a man and a woman.

Officials say the suspected gunman, who is in custody, was also shot, presumably by National Guardsmen returning fire. The suspect has reportedly been taken to the George Washington University Hospital.

Officials will hold a press conference soon. Stay with Citizen for updates.

A post from President Trump and local news reports say both Guardsmen are in critical condition.

In a statement from the National Guard, they are aware of the unfolding situation and are working closely with local police.

There is a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a result of this incident.

New reports suggest three people were injured in the shooting. One person was reportedly taken to a hospital via a med-evac helicopter, and the other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to a post on X from the Metro Police Department, the scene has been secured, and a suspect is in custody.

Reports now say there is a possible active shooter at the Main Treasury and Freedman's Bank building, which is located a few streets away.

An alert went out saying: All personnel at the Main Treasury and Freedman’s Bank Building are to immediately LOCKDOWN by doing the following: Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Remain silent and silence all phones. Personnel and guests are not encouraged to run out of a building unless immediately near an exit to avoid running into the threat. Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Turn off all lights, and close the blinds or curtains. Disable personnel phone. Lock all doors and windows immediately. Never open doors or windows unless ordered to do so by a safety or school official. Stay low and away from the windows and doors.

The White House is currently under a lockdown, according to the President of the White House Foreign Media Group.

Video from the scene shows a large police presence.

One person on scene reports that a National Guardsman was injured in the shooting.

This report remains unconfirmed by official sources at this time, but a social media user reports that police are blocking off the area.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and social media users, a shooting has taken place at Farragut Square.

Incident reported at Farragut Square.

The suspect has now been charged in federal court, where the death penalty may be applied, according to ABC News. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia reports that 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged by federal complaint with two firearm offenses.

According to an update provided by the hospital, Andrew Wolfe, Staff Sargent, who was shot on November 26, has made tremendous progress following emergency surgery. He can breathe on his own and stand with assistance. Due to this positive progress, he is being transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery.

Andrew Wolfe, the National Guardsman shot in the head, is now able to open both of his eyes, accoridng to reports.

Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition but appears to be improving, officials said.

The gunman allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” while firing his weapon, according to new court documents.

All asylum decisions have been halted "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible," in the wake of the incident, said the director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service.

The suspect accused of killing one National Guard member and critically wounding another suffered "manic episodes" and was isolated for weeks in a dark room, according to the BBC, which reviewed comments from the case worker who helped the suspend relocate after fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. . "World Relief volunteers are trying to patch things for that family - but I think the father has mental health issues that are not addressed, and he won't talk to anyone," said a section of the email, which was obtained by CBS News. Another email said the suspect "spends most of his time for weeks on end in his darkened bedroom, not speaking to anyone, not even his wife and older kids."

In a statement to Axios, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that the suspect worked with the CIA and other government agencies.

President Trump said that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC yesterday, has died. “She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now,” the president said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the suspect had connections to US forces in Afghanistan.

The two National Guard members, a 20-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, are in critical condition and have undergone surgery, US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro said this morning.

The suspect who allegedly opened fire on National Guard soldiers yesterday will be charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the DC, said today. “What we know about him is that he drove his vehicle across country from the state of Washington with the intended target of coming to our nation’s capital.”

One of the Guardsmen has been identified as Andy Wolfe, sources tell Citizen. Wolfe is reportedly out of surgery and in the ICU.

The two National Guard members shot yesterday afternoon remain in critical condition early Thursday morning.

According to news reports, the Trump administration has stopped immigration applications from Afghanistan.

Investigators say the suspect applied for asylum in 2024 and was granted it earlier this year, according to a report from CNN.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, has been identified as the suspect, according to multiple law enforcement sources who spoke with CBS News.

The FBI will investigate the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, sources told NBC News.

Reporting from NBC Nightly News has cited two senior law enforcement officials as identifying the suspect as an Afghan national. Officials said the suspect's identity was discovered through a finger scan at the hospital.

Officials said the motive is still unknown.

The soldiers who were shot were armed, but it is still under investigation who fired the rounds that struck the suspect.

The suspect reportedly came around a corner and immediately began firing at members of the National Guard. Other National Guard troops were able to detain him while awaiting additional law enforcement. The shooting reportedly took place outside the Farragut North Metro Station.

Officials say there is no indication of additional suspects, and footage reviewed so far supports a lone gunman.

In a press conference near the scene, FBI Director Kash Patel said both guardsmen are in critical condition, despite earlier reports that they had been killed.

The suspect is reportedly not cooperating with police.

The White House lockdown has been downgraded from a "Condition Red" to an orange alert.

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said he will ask the Secretary of the Army to send 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC.

According to local news sources that obtained footage of the shooting, the suspect fired three shots at the guardsmen in what appeared to be an ambush, before any return fire occurred.

The press conference will be held at 17th Street and K Street NW.

In a post just now on X, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said, "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community."

The ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been lifted.

WV Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on social media that both of the National Guard troops died from their injuries. Both members were part of the West Virginia National Guard.

Officials say the National Guard soldiers were identified as a man and a woman.

Officials say the suspected gunman, who is in custody, was also shot, presumably by National Guardsmen returning fire. The suspect has reportedly been taken to the George Washington University Hospital.

Officials will hold a press conference soon. Stay with Citizen for updates.

A post from President Trump and local news reports say both Guardsmen are in critical condition.

In a statement from the National Guard, they are aware of the unfolding situation and are working closely with local police.

There is a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a result of this incident.

New reports suggest three people were injured in the shooting. One person was reportedly taken to a hospital via a med-evac helicopter, and the other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to a post on X from the Metro Police Department, the scene has been secured, and a suspect is in custody.

Reports now say there is a possible active shooter at the Main Treasury and Freedman's Bank building, which is located a few streets away.

An alert went out saying: All personnel at the Main Treasury and Freedman’s Bank Building are to immediately LOCKDOWN by doing the following: Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Remain silent and silence all phones. Personnel and guests are not encouraged to run out of a building unless immediately near an exit to avoid running into the threat. Hide in a locked office or behind large furniture. Turn off all lights, and close the blinds or curtains. Disable personnel phone. Lock all doors and windows immediately. Never open doors or windows unless ordered to do so by a safety or school official. Stay low and away from the windows and doors.

The White House is currently under a lockdown, according to the President of the White House Foreign Media Group.

Video from the scene shows a large police presence.

One person on scene reports that a National Guardsman was injured in the shooting.

This report remains unconfirmed by official sources at this time, but a social media user reports that police are blocking off the area.

According to updates sourced via Samdesk and social media users, a shooting has taken place at Farragut Square.

Incident reported at Farragut Square.