CRIME & LAW

FBI Investigates White House Shooting, Guard Member Killed

PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2025, 6:10 PM ET

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FBI Investigates White House Shooting, Guard Member Killed

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Sources: 7

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WASHINGTON. President Donald Trump said Thursday that a National Guard member died after an ambush near the White House, and officials opened a terrorism investigation into a suspect identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Authorities said the suspect, who came to the U.S. in 2021 after service with a CIA-backed Afghan unit, shot two West Virginia Guard members; Sarah Beckstrom later died and Andrew Wolfe remained critically wounded. The FBI searched properties in Washington state and San Diego, seized electronic devices and interviewed relatives, and prosecutors signaled terrorism and immigration reviews this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2021: Suspect reportedly resettled in the U.S. after Afghan service.
Early deployments: National Guard presence maintained in Washington amid prior security concerns.
Wednesday, Nov 27: Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House.
Nov 27: Authorities detained a suspect, opened a terrorism investigation, and executed multi-state searches.
Following Nov 27: FBI seized electronic devices, officials announced asylum-case reviews and possible terrorism charges.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 14%, Center 86%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Trump administration and allied officials gained political leverage to call for tougher immigration vetting and to review asylum policies following the incident.

Who Impacted

The wounded National Guard members and their families suffered immediate harm, while Afghan refugees and resettled individuals faced intensified scrutiny and potential policy consequences.