D.C. National Guard Shooting Suspect's Mental Health and Background Under Scrutiny

The suspect in the Washington D.C. National Guard shooting, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, struggled with mental health issues, including PTSD from his military service in Afghanistan, and had been isolating himself before the attack. Despite passing extensive vetting and being granted asylum in April 2025, authorities are investigating potential radicalization, though no links to extremist groups have been found. Lakanwal was shot and hospitalized after the incident, which resulted in the death of one victim and injuries to another.