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A D.C. shooting by an Afghan evacuee sparked debate over refugee vetting, despite all applicants undergoing thorough screening.
A Washington, D.C., shooting that killed two National Guard members has renewed debate over Afghan refugee vetting.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in 2021 via a special immigrant visa and was granted asylum in April 2025.
While some, including FBI Director Kash Patel, claimed the Biden administration conducted no vetting, officials confirm Afghan evacuees undergo extensive multi-agency screening, including biometric and biographic checks.
Lakanwal had previously worked with U.S. forces, including the CIA.
Critics point to rushed evacuations and limited intelligence access as potential gaps, but advocacy groups note Afghan refugees face some of the strictest vetting.
The incident has heightened political tension, with the Trump administration halting Afghan immigration processing, though officials caution against stigmatizing the entire community.
Un tiroteo en D.C. por parte de un evacuado afgano provocó un debate sobre la evaluación de refugiados, a pesar de que todos los solicitantes se someten a una revisión exhaustiva.