What charges is the DC shooter facing?

Asked 5 days ago

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Rahmanullah Lakhanwal, the DC shooter, is charged with first-degree murder after the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and the critical injury of Andrew Wolfe. Initial charges included assault with intent to kill, but were upgraded following Beckstrom's death. Authorities are also seeking the death penalty.

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National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charges

Reuters

5 days ago

National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charges

Prosecutors identified Rahmanullah Lakhanwal as the suspect and stated he will face first-degree murder charges.

Trump says one National Guardsman has died after Washington shooting

CBC News

7 days ago

Trump says one National Guardsman has died after Washington shooting

Charges against Rahmanullah Lakhanwal will be upgraded, with authorities seeking the death penalty.

National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, attack identified

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National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, attack identified

The shooter has been charged with assault with intent to kill; the U.S. attorney for D.C. says the charge could be upgraded.

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