Gab says this is the shooter.BREAKING: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national, has been named as the National Guard shooter.
He entered in 2021 under Joe Biden and allegedly screamed “ALLAHU AKBAR” during the attack. pic.twitter.com/jJyZG33nxJ— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 27, 2025
Gab says this is the shooter.| Key Details from Ongoing Developments – DC National Guard Shooting as of ~2:00 AM ET, November 27, 2025 | |
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| Victim Status | Both West Virginia Guardsmen (1 male, 1 female) remain in critical condition at MedStar Washington Hospital Center; one has a head wound |
| Shooter Identity | Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, Afghan national; entered U.S. in 2021 on Special Immigrant Visa |
| Shooter Status | In custody at George Washington University Hospital; serious but stable after being shot 4 times |
| Weapon & Action | Approached checkpoint near Farragut West Metro, shouted “Allahu Akbar,” opened fire with handgun |
| Subdual | Unarmed DC National Guard member stabbed suspect with pocketknife; another Guard member returned fire |
| Investigation | FBI leading; treating as potential act of terrorism; probing radicalization and vetting history |
| Earlier Confusion | WV Gov. Morrisey briefly announced deaths ~4 PM ET, retracted within minutes due to conflicting reports |
| Federal Response | President Trump ordered additional 500 National Guard troops to DC |
| Current Threat | Lone actor; no additional suspects or ongoing threat |
| Story still developing – next medical update expected this morning | |