News reports identify the suspected shooter in the recent Washington, D.C., incident near the White House as 29‑year‑old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal (also spelled Lakanwal/Lakamal in some outlets).

Current identification

Multiple federal and local law enforcement sources, as well as the Department of Homeland Security, have publicly named Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the man in custody in connection with the ambush-style shooting of two National Guard members near Farragut West in downtown Washington, D.C. He is described as a 29‑year‑old Afghan national who came to the United States in 2021 and was living in Washington state before allegedly driving to D.C.; he is hospitalized and reportedly not cooperating with investigators.

Important caveats

Authorities are still investigating motive, and formal charges and court proceedings have not yet concluded, so references to him as “the shooter” remain allegations at this stage. Details such as the exact spelling of his surname and his immigration history may continue to be clarified as official documents are released.