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Vigils Honor Slain West Virginia Guardswoman as DOJ Seeks Death Penalty in D.C. Ambush

Federal agencies paused asylum decisions following the attack.

Overview

  • West Virginia University held a stadium-wide moment of silence Saturday, and mourners gathered at Webster County High School and in Summersville to remember Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.
  • Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains hospitalized in critical condition after being shot alongside Beckstrom near the White House.
  • Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill.
  • Charging documents say the shooter fired 10 to 15 rounds with a .357 revolver before Guardsmen returned fire and detained him.
  • U.S. officials halted affirmative asylum decisions and paused visas for travelers on Afghan passports, and reporting indicates the suspect entered the U.S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome.