Afghan National Charged in Fatal Shooting of U.S. Soldier Near White House
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An Afghan man has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the fatal shooting of a U.S. National Guard member. The incident occurred near the White House on November 26.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, faces a first-degree murder charge. Prosecutors say he killed Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old soldier from West Virginia.
Authorities allege Lakanwal drove across the United States specifically to carry out the attack. The exact motive remains unclear.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced she will seek the death penalty in this case. The legal proceedings against Lakanwal are now underway.