The National Guard shooting suspect faces the consequences after a tragic incident in which one member lost their life. Authorities reveal the suspect’s fate following the investigation, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the profound impact on both the Guard and the community.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a Thanksgiving ambush targeting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The announcement came from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after officials confirmed Beckstrom’s passing. In addition to the murder charge, Lakanwal faces three counts of possession of a firearm during a violent crime and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. Pirro noted that further charges are likely as the investigation progresses. The tragic event has drawn national attention, highlighting both the heroism of the guardsmen and concerns about domestic security.

The ambush also critically injured Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who remains hospitalized and fighting for his life. Both victims were members of the West Virginia National Guard, deployed to Washington at President Trump’s request to strengthen security in the city. Beckstrom volunteered to work over the holiday and was ambushed on the cold streets near Farragut Square Park, just blocks from the White House. Her father, Gary Beckstrom, expressed his grief on social media, describing the loss as a “horrible tragedy” and referring to his daughter’s passing as moving “to glory.” The emotional impact on the family and military community underscores the devastating human cost of the incident.