National Guard Shooting Suspect Hospitalized After Hunger Strike
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member and injuring another near the White House in November 2025, has been hospitalized after refusing food in pretrial custody. Prosecutors are seeking access to his medical records. Lakanwal,…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 9, 2026 —
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the individual accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and injuring another near the White House in November 2025, has been hospitalized. Lakanwal’s hospitalization stems from his refusal to consume food while in pretrial custody. The situation has prompted prosecutors to seek access to his medical records in order to address his condition, which has been described as potentially life-threatening.
Lakanwal, who is an Afghan national, has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges he faces.
The incident in November 2025 resulted in the death of one National Guard member and injuries to another. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting or the exact charges filed against Lakanwal were not provided in the summary.
The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the prosecution aiming to manage Lakanwal’s health status while he remains in custody awaiting trial. The request for medical records is a procedural step to ensure appropriate care and to potentially inform the court of his capacity to continue legal proceedings.
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