Rahmanullah Lakanwal

In Custody Awaiting Trial
Gender:Male
Era:2020s
State:District of Columbia
Time Imprisoned:
11 Months
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal

Biography

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was taken into custody on November 26, 2025 after allegedly shooting National Guard members near the White House, killing Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injuring Andrew Wolfe. A judge ordered him held without bond, and he remained in pretrial custody after pleading not guilty to a federal superseding indictment in June 2026.

Case

Charges: Federal and District of Columbia charges arising from the ambush shooting, including first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, and firearm offenses.
Arrested: Nov 26, 2025
Incarcerated: Nov 26, 2025
Sentence: Held without bond pending trial.
Judge: Amit P. Mehta
Indicted: Superseding indictment filed June 16, 2026 (17 counts)
Plead: Not guilty.

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