National Guard Member Dies After Ambush Near the White House; Afghan Suspect Tied to CIA-Era Partner Unit as FBI Probes Motive
Times Square Global Live (TSGL) | Dateline: New York / Washington, D.C. | Nov. 27, 2025 (ET)
By Winny Power
A National Guard member has died after being shot in what officials describe as a targeted, ambush-style attack near the White House, as federal investigators pursue a terrorism-focused probe and the Trump administration moves to freeze Afghan-related immigration processing “indefinitely” pending review.
What happened
The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon near Farragut Square/Farragut West in downtown Washington, D.C., a short distance from the White House. Two West Virginia National Guard members were struck; one later died from injuries.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from her wounds. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remained in critical condition.
Suspect identified: Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal
Authorities and multiple outlets identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who entered the United States in 2021 through a resettlement pathway tied to the Afghanistan evacuation era.
Reuters reported that Trump administration officials and investigators are scrutinizing whether the attack exposes “vetting failures” dating back to prior immigration processing, while noting the suspect’s asylum status was granted under the Trump administration.
Reuters
CIA-linked background claims, and what is confirmed
U.S. media reporting—citing official statements—said Lakanwal previously worked alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan and had ties to a CIA-backed partner structure during the war period. Those details are part of the public narrative now shaping political reaction, but the FBI has not publicly finalized a motive.
FBI investigating motive; terrorism angle in focus
Federal authorities said the case is being investigated with terrorism-related attention, as agents execute warrants and interview contacts while the suspect remains in custody/under medical care.
Policy shockwave: Afghan immigration processing halted
Hours after the suspect’s identity became public, USCIS announced that processing of “all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals” is stopped indefinitely pending further review—an unusually sweeping, nationality-wide pause that immediately raises humanitarian, legal, and operational questions.
TSGL Comment: Why this story is becoming a national flashpoint
This is not only a tragic killing of a young service member in the heart of the U.S. capital—it is a collision of three already-polarized debates:
Security vs. fairness in immigration policy
A single suspect’s alleged actions are now driving system-wide restrictions that will affect many families with no connection to the case. That tension—between urgent risk-control and collective consequence—will define the next phase of political argument.
The legacy of Afghanistan and “partner force” resettlement
If the suspect indeed had a history of service alongside U.S.-aligned units, that will intensify scrutiny of how wartime partners are screened, supported, and monitored after resettlement—especially regarding mental health, stability, and community integration.
Capital security and the normalization of militarized presence
An attack on National Guard personnel near the White House becomes instantly symbolic—fueling calls for harder security measures while also reigniting questions about how Washington polices itself in moments of political strain.
What to watch next
Whether charges are upgraded as prosecutors respond to Beckstrom’s death and Wolfe’s condition.
The Guardian
What investigators determine about motive, planning, and weapons sourcing.
Reuters
How long USCIS maintains the “indefinite” Afghan-processing pause and whether court challenges follow.
Times Square Global Live (TSGL) will continue to track verified developments and distinguish confirmed facts from political claims as the investigation unfolds.
白宫附近国民警卫队遭“伏击式枪击”：一名伤者不治身亡；嫌疑人为阿富汗籍男子，FBI按恐怖方向调查动机；特朗普政府宣布“无限期”暂停阿富汗相关移民申请处理
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记者/评论：Winny Power
美国总统特朗普11月27日表示，日前在白宫附近遭遇“伏击式”枪击的国民警卫队队员中，20岁的陆军士兵Sarah Beckstrom已因伤势过重死亡；另一名队员24岁的空军士官Andrew Wolfe仍在抢救。执法部门正就该案展开调查，官员称FBI正以恐怖主义相关调查思路追查嫌疑人动机。
事件回顾：白宫附近“定向袭击”
枪击发生在华盛顿特区市中心、靠近白宫的Farragut Square / Farragut West地铁站一带。两名来自西弗吉尼亚州的国民警卫队队员当时正在执行巡逻任务，随后遭到近距离、目标明确的袭击。
嫌疑人身份：阿富汗籍男子Rahmanullah Lakanwal
多家媒体与消息渠道将嫌疑人指认为29岁阿富汗籍男子Rahmanullah Lakanwal。报道并称，其与阿富汗撤离安置背景有关；同时出现“曾与美方在阿富汗合作”的说法（有媒体援引CIA相关表述提及其与CIA支持的伙伴力量体系有关），但目前官方尚未公布最终作案动机定论。
FBI调查焦点：动机、是否预谋、武器来源与是否存在协助者
在确认死亡结果后，该案后续指控可能升级；调查重点将集中在嫌疑人是否存在预谋、其社交与通讯轨迹、武器来源以及是否与他人存在协同。
政策震荡：USCIS“无限期”暂停阿富汗相关移民申请处理
案件迅速外溢至政策层面。美国移民局（USCIS）宣布，“无限期暂停处理与阿富汗国民相关的所有移民请求”，并将启动更广泛的审查。这一全国性、按国籍覆盖的“全面暂停”，引发安全、法律与人道层面的多重争议。
TSGL评论：为什么这起案件会持续发酵？
**第一，这是“首都安全”与“移民/庇护审查”在白宫附近的正面碰撞。**一旦嫌疑人身份与移民路径成为舆论焦点，政策往往先于事实细节快速收紧，社会撕裂随之扩大。
**第二，“个体犯罪”与“群体后果”的边界正在被重新划线。**当政策以国籍为单位全面暂停，受影响的不仅是个案相关人，而是大量与案件无关、仍在等待程序推进的家庭与申请者。
第三，若“曾与美方合作”的背景属实，将再次逼问撤离安置的长期治理问题：“进来”只是第一步，后续的融入支持、风险识别与跨机构信息衔接，才决定公共安全与人道承诺能否同时成立。
接下来值得追踪的三条主线
Wolfe伤情变化与检方指控是否升级；
FBI对动机与是否预谋的调查结论何时公开；
USCIS“无限期暂停”是否扩大、持续多久、以及是否遭遇法律挑战。
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