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Accused Shooter Hospitalized in DC Case | Washington DC News
A man accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member near the White House has been hospitalized after refusing to eat for weeks, raising urgent health concerns. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, faces charges for the November ambush that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Prosecutors say he’s being treated to preserve his life, and a judge has ordered access to his medical records amid an emergency hearing. Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty, was deployed from Washington and allegedly drove to D.C. with a stolen gun. His trial date remains…
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