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Federal Prosecutors Aim for Death Penalty in National Guard Shooting Case

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The Justice Department has announced its intention to pursue the death penalty against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of fatally shooting National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and injuring Andrew Wolfe near the White House in November. Lakanwal, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including first-degree murder, allegedly ambushed the officers with a stolen revolver. Following the shooting, he was quickly apprehended by another National Guard member. Lakanwal, a former CIA worker from Afghanistan, had been banned from Uber and had not worked for two months prior to the incident. His next court hearing is set for early May, and prosecutors are currently determining the charges that will allow them to seek capital punishment.

Key Details: • Lakanwal's next court hearing is scheduled for early May. • He was banned from Uber and unemployed for two months before the shooting. • The shooting occurred two blocks from the White House in November.

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Justice DepartmentCIARahmanullah LakanwalWashington D.C.White HouseSarah BeckstromAndrew WolfeJudge Amit Mehta

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