Quick Info
| Profession | Former Army Personnel, Criminal |
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| Nationality | Afghan |
| Birthplace | Khost Province, Afghanistan |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
Latest News about Rahmanullah Lakanwal
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national living in Bellingham, Washington with his wife and five children, drove approximately 2,500 miles across the country and ambushed two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., on the day before Thanksgiving. He fired at the guardsmen from around a corner, was tackled by other guardsmen, and taken into custody after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries; one victim died and the other remained in critical condition. The incident is under investigation as a possible act of international terrorism, prompting President Trump to order 500 additional National Guard troops to D.C. and call for reinvestigation of Afghan refugees admitted under the prior administration.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Rahmanullah Lakanwal is a former Afghan army personnel who transitioned into a controversial figure after resettling in the United States. His time in the army spanned a decade, during which he worked closely with U.S. Special Forces and CIA-linked partner forces, including the Kandahar Strike Force (NDS-03) and Zero Units conducting night raids against Taliban suspects. After relocating to the U.S. in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, he was granted asylum in April 2025 following additional vetting. On November 26, 2025, he ambushed two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and one critical injury. He was shot, apprehended, and is currently receiving medical treatment while facing charges of assault with intent to kill and firearms offenses, with the FBI treating the incident as an act of terrorism. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Family
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| Children | 5 Sons |
Career
| Overview | Rahmanullah Lakanwal's career began in the Afghan army, where he served for ten years starting as a teenager around age 15. His service included deployment at various bases, notably in Kandahar, and he gained recognition for his collaboration with U.S. Special Forces and CIA partner forces in counterterrorism operations. He served in the Kandahar Strike Force (NDS-03) and worked alongside CIA-linked Zero Units conducting night raids as a GPS specialist. After relocating to the U.S. through a special resettlement program, he gained attention for an alarming incident involving gun violence on November 26, 2025. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Afghan army after completing his education and served for a decade. | |
| 2. Worked alongside U.S. Special Forces during his service. | |
| 3. Resettled in the U.S. through the Operation Allies Welcome program designed to protect Afghan nationals after the U.S. withdrawal. | |
| 4. Applied for asylum in December 2024, which was granted in April 2024. | |
| 5. Made headlines due to a violent incident in November 2025 involving the shooting of two National Guard members. | |
| 6. Worked alongside U.S. Special Forces and CIA-linked Zero Units during his service, conducting night raids as a GPS specialist. | |
| 7. Lives in Bellingham, Washington. | |
| 8. Served in the Kandahar Strike Force (NDS-03) starting as a teenager around age 15. | |
| 9. Made headlines due to a violent incident on 26/11/2025 involving the shooting of two National Guard members. | |
| 10. Led a team in the former Afghan national armed forces that worked directly with U.S. and British forces. | |
| 11. Prior to the incident, had zero interactions with U.S. law enforcement and was not on terror watchlists. | |
| 12. Neighbors in Bellingham recall him as 'quiet but untroubling'. |