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National Guard Soldier Dies After Being Shot in Washington

Another Guard member was in critical condition. The suspect is an Afghan man who once served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces, officials said.

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National Guard members gather outside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner after the body of West Virginia National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom was transported to the facility on Nov. 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Shooting Suspect Is Afghan Man Who Lived in Washington State, Official Says

Officials said the man had driven across the country to carry out the attack, which left two National Guard troops critically hurt.

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A photograph of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, right, was displayed next to the two victims at a news conference.
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