Judge Orders National Guard Shooter Detained Pending Trial, Says Prosecution’s Case Is ‘Exceedingly Strong’

Sarah Rumpf Dec 2nd, 2025, 5:25 pm

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A federal judge ordered Rahmullah Lakanwal to be detained without bond as he awaits trial for charges related to the shootings of two National Guard members, one fatally, commenting that it was necessary to ensure the safety of the community and that the Department of Justice’s case “is exceedingly strong.”

Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, allegedly shot two National Guard members near the Farragut West Metro Station last week, killing Sarah Beckstrom , 20, and wounding Andrew Wolfe , 24, who remains hospitalized in critical condition. Lakanwal was also shot in the aftermath and transported to a loca

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