National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says:
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Afghan Immigrant Radicalized After Arrival in U.S.The suspect in the National Guard shooting was radicalized post-2021 entry, with authorities investigating his local community ties.
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- Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Lakanwal became radicalized after residing in the U.S., influenced by his home community.
- Lakanwal was granted asylum in 2021 amid the evacuation of Afghans who aided U.S. forces and later admitted under the Trump administration.
- Authorities are reviewing all pending asylum cases and have pledged to pursue anyone linked to the attack.
We believe he was radicalized since he's been here in this country.— Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke about the circumstances of suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal on NBC News.
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- Remembered for her bravery, kindness, and sense of humor, her passing has deeply affected her family and coworkers.
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