Charges Upgraded After Guard Member Succumbs To Wounds
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Washington, prosecutors announced Friday that charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from wounds sustained when a suspect allegedly shot two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday afternoon. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, as the defendant; officials said one victim remained critically injured and both received surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center earlier. President Trump called the attack a terrorist act, and federal authorities indicated reviews of vetting processes for evacuees and related immigration programs would follow. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Wednesday: Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House.
- 2. Thursday: President Trump announced Specialist Sarah Beckstrom had died from her wounds.
- 3. Thursday: Victims were reported in critical condition and underwent surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
- 4. Friday: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced charges upgraded to first-degree murder against Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
- 5. Following announcements: Officials and agencies signaled reviews of vetting and immigration processes for evacuees.
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