Federal Bureau of Investigation Expands DC Attack Probe
Thursday saw, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at several locations as it widened its investigation into a attack in Washington that happened on Wednesday, resulting in one national guard member killed and another in grave state.
Alleged Shooter's History and Residence Raided
The search covered a residence in Washington state connected to the alleged gunman, man from Afghanistan Lakanwal, who investigators revealed was part of a CIA-supported group in Afghanistan before coming to the America in the year 2021 under a immigrant program.
Agents seized a variety of digital gadgets from the property, among them cellphones, laptops, and tablets, and spoke with his kin, the Bureau's chief Patel announced at a press briefing.
National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Passes Away After Shooting
Later on Thursday, Donald Trump announced that Beckstrom, one of the National Guard soldiers shot in Washington DC, had died.
She, 20, was one of two members of the guard shot; the other member, Andrew Wolfe, 24 years old, is still fighting for his life, as stated by the President.
Trump Demands Review of Afghan Immigrants
Trump has demanded his administration to review every Afghan refugee who came to the country during Joe Biden’s administration, after law enforcement officials revealed the suspect in the shooting as a man from Afghanistan.
Washington Suspect Had CIA Ties, Authorities State
The suspected shooter collaborated with CIA-supported forces during the United States military engagement in the Afghan war, the intelligence agency has stated.
The alleged gunman, named as Lakanwal, 29, came to the United States in the fall of 2021 under an resettlement initiative that gave certain Afghan nationals who had been employed by the US government entry visas to the country.
The investigation remains active as officials gather evidence and question witnesses.
