Rahmanullah Lakanwal

Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a 29-year-old Afghan immigrant who is accused of shooting two members of the National Guard in Washington D.C. on the eve of Thanksgiving. The shooting resulted in the death of one guardsman and the injury of another. Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and assault and is being held without bond. The incident has sparked significant debate and policy changes regarding Afghan immigrants and vetting processes. News reports indicate Lakanwal's mental health had been declining, with periods of isolation, and there are conflicting claims about whether he was radicalized in the US. Some officials are blaming the Biden administration, despite his asylum being approved under the Trump administration. The shooting has led to increased scrutiny of Afghan resettlement programs and a crackdown on legal immigration, with some arguing that the actions of one individual are unfairly impacting many others.