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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been formally charged with murder and other crimes for shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and one critical injury, amid ongoing investigations into potential terrorism links and his background.
An Afghan veteran and member of a CIA-backed unit, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington D.C. Lakanwal, who struggled with mental health issues and felt abandoned by the U.S. government, had sought help from CIA programs but was ignored. His background as a vetted member of the CIA's Zero Units and the subsequent political blame game highlight the complex issues faced by Afghan refugees and veterans in the U.S.
A deadly mass shooting in the Carver Langston neighborhood of D.C. left one man dead and two children, aged 9 and 12, injured. The shooters allegedly opened fire from their vehicle, striking a total of six people. The police released a photo of the getaway car, believed to be a light blue Toyota Sedan, and are urging the public to come forward with any information. The victims, including the children, are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and the police are actively investigating the incident. Chief Pamela Smith expressed condolences to the affected families and emphasized the need to address the increase in illegal guns on the streets.
A shooting near Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. resulted in two deaths and two injuries. The incident occurred near the Friendly Food Market, with shots fired from a stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee. The victims, one woman and three men, were all adults. The conditions of the injured individuals are unknown. Police are searching for the suspect vehicle, which was involved in an earlier carjacking. This shooting adds to the growing crime problem in the District, with a significant increase in violent crime and homicides compared to the previous year.
A pregnant woman was killed and a man was injured in a targeted shooting by two suspects armed with assault rifles in Washington DC. The woman, Samya Gill, 22, of Fort Washington, Maryland, was taken to the hospital in critical condition and gave birth before dying. The baby is in critical condition. Police believe the shooting was targeted, although they don’t know if the victims knew the shooters. The suspects’ car, a white sedan, fled the area, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A pregnant woman has died and a man is injured after being shot multiple times in a targeted attack by two suspects wielding assault rifles in Northeast D.C. The incident occurred in broad daylight and the suspects fled the scene in a white sedan. The baby is in critical condition. Police are investigating and searching for the suspects and the vehicle involved.