Washington D.C. Shooting Officials Say Suspect Drove Cross-Country … Identify National Guard Victims
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Officials have just revealed more information about the shooting that left 2 National Guard members in critical condition in D.C. … confirming the identity of the suspect and detailing what happened just blocks away from the White House.
The FBI, U.S. Attorney’s office, and the National Guard just updated the public about the tragic Washington, D.C. incident … officially confirming the shooter as a 29-year-old Afghan named Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said the 2 National Guard members — 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe and 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom — were ambushed by Lakanwal, who was armed with a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver … adding after the shooting, their fellow guardsmen quickly swooped in to subdue the suspect. She says she believes Wolfe and Beckstrom were sworn in about 24 hours before the shooting.
Pirro says the 2 remain in critical condition after undergoing surgery, and their families are with them … adding Lakanwal remains at a hospital under heavy guard. She notes that no additional people were harmed in the shooting.
As far as a background on the suspect, Pirro says he is believed to have a wife and 5 children in Washington state … and allegedly drove across the country with the intent to end up in D.C. She says Lakanwal allegedly came into the country under Joe Biden‘s Operation Allies Welcome — a program led by DHS to resettle vulnerable Afghans after the Taliban regained control in 2021.
Pirro says Lakanwal will be charged with 3 counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence — with him facing 15 years under the assault with intent to kill charge. She noted if the guardsmen do succumb to their injuries, the charge will become first-degree murder.
FBI director Kash Patel also spoke during the presser, saying this is an ongoing investigation of terrorism, and they’ve already conducted countless interviews with witnesses … as well as with people living in Lakanwal’s home. He noted Lakanwal had connections to U.S. forces in Afghanistan, as well.
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BTW, Pirro went off on a reporter when they suggested the 2 victims were only in D.C. because of the president’s orders … raising her voice while saying she won’t even discuss whether Wolfe and Beckstrom should’ve been there —while praising Donald Trumpfor sending troops into the city.
As we reported, the soldiers were on “high visibility patrol” when the suspect allegedly approached and shot the two victims — there were multiple reports citing unnamed sources that the suspected shooter wasLakanwal.
Wolfe, one of the National Guard members shot on Wednesday, was identified by his former high school after the tragedy … saying their community was “deeply saddened” to learn what happened to one of their alumni.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey originally tweeted Wednesday that the 2 guardsmen were dead … but sent out another tweet 20 minutes later, saying his team was receiving “conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.”
Video captures the moments immediately after the National Guard shooting in DC, including the alleged suspect being apprehended. pic.twitter.com/Hsj5aCDUfd @Breaking911
The suspect appeared to have been taken into custody in video that made the rounds online shortly after the shooting … and Trumphas since ordered hundreds more National Guard troops to D.C.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day … and William Shatner clearly is not about to flake on it, hauling his bowl of cereal on the road with him — and the bran-new pics are grrreaaat!!!
The 94-year-old “Star Trek” legend was spotted at an L.A. stoplight Monday, raisin’ a spoon of what looks like Raisin Bran from a bowl in his lap, chowing down in the driver’s seat … then casually driving off.
Despite going oat of his way for breakfast on wheels, the all-time Captain James T. Kirk didn’t look frazzled at all … he calmly scooped up a big ol’ spoonful, opened wide, and fully enjoyed all that fiber making its grand entrance.
It’s not something you see every day … but with his packed schedule, we don’t blame him one bit for squeezing every last moment out of breakfast.
Indiana Hoosier Fans Get Wild & Crazy After First Natty … Climb Buildings, Set Fire
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The Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosier fans turned Bloomington into a madhouse Monday night, losing their minds celebrating in the streets … after Fernando Mendoza and the football team snagged the school’s first-ever CFP title!
The game was close … but the #1 ranked Hoosiers, thanks to a late stop, secured the 27-21 win over the #10 ranked Hurricanes, and then the mayhem!
Thousands of fans flooded downtown Bloomington, shutting down the streets and turning the place into an all-out block party!
It was a wild scene … fans were caught on video climbing everything in sight, and we’re not just talking light poles.
Hoosiers fans were seen scaling buildings and partying on the roofs (yes, seriously) … before police attempted to get everyone back to street level, where they were mostly successful.
Getting down didn’t prove as easy as getting up, and some fans wound up in the bushes on the sidewalk.
There was also crowd surfing … and even an impromptu bonfire (bad idea!).
The fans in Indy weren’t the only ones celebrating … ’cause back in Miami, Mendoza, Hoosiers center Mike Katic, and some other teammates hit up Miami hotspot, E11even, after the victory, where they popped bottles.
Mendoza — the soon-to-be first pick in the NFL Draft — and his teammates deserved the celly after completing a flawless, 16-0 season.
Mike Katic and Fernando Mendoza have taken over E11even in Miami singing “We Are The Champions” pic.twitter.com/wQK2O22OJP
After the game, but before the bottles … Mendoza took a little shot at the Hurricanes, who once had the opportunity to sign the quarterback.
“I was a two-star recruit coming out of high school. I got declined a walk-on offer to the University of Miami, full circle moment here,” Fernando said.