A 29-year-old Afghan man, linked to the CIA, shot two National Guard members near the White House on Nov. 26, 2025, in a targeted attack under investigation.

A 29-year-old Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrested in connection with a November 26, 2025, shooting near the White House, killed two National Guard members and injured others. Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan. Authorities say he underwent multiple vetting processes with no red flags. The FBI and D.C. police are treating the attack as a targeted, lone gunman incident with no known motive. The suspect, hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, is expected to face federal charges. The incident has reignited debate over immigration vetting and the use of National Guard troops for domestic security.