Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? — Pashto Times Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? Unraveling the Life of the 29-Year-Old Afghan Suspect in the 2025 DC National Guard Shooting Published: November 27, 2025 · Pashto Times · By Samiullah Khatir SEO: Rahmanullah Lakanwal • DC National Guard shooting • Operation Allies Welcome • Afghan immigrant On November 26, 2025, two National Guard members were ambushed and shot near the White House. The suspect was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal , a 29-year-old Afghan national. This profile compiles verified public information on his background, immigration path, and the developing federal investigation. Early life in Afghanistan: roots in Khost Province Born February 9, 1996, in Khost Province, Lakanwal grew up in a rural, Pashtun society shaped by decades of conflict. The family name appears linked to localities in Khost (sometimes transcribed variably), and his ...