The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, near the Farragut West Metro Station — just blocks away from the White House. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were on high-visibility patrol when an attacker suddenly opened fire.

• The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, near the Farragut West Metro Station — just blocks away from the White House. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were on high-visibility patrol when an attacker suddenly opened fire. Wikipedia+2CBS News+2

• The assailant reportedly approached the guardsmen, fired a handgun, then — after one guard fell — seized her weapon and continued shooting, striking a second guard. CBS News+2Officer+2

• According to investigators, the attack involved 10–15 shots. Wikipedia+2The Washington Post+2

🎯 Who was involved

• The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who reportedly worked with a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S. under a resettlement program after the Taliban takeover. The Guardian+2opb+2

• One of the victims, Sarah Beckstrom (20), succumbed to her injuries Thursday night. The other, Andrew Wolfe (24), remains in critical condition. CBS News+2Officer+2

🎥 What the eyewitness video shows

The recently released footage — captured by a bystander driving past the scene — depicts:

• The suspect emerging, revolver in hand. The Independent+2Yahoo+2

• Gunfire erupting almost immediately — a rapid, chaotic exchange. TMZ+2Yahoo+2

• National Guard members reacting, some falling, others returning fire. The video captures the gravity and speed of the ambush. AOL+2Yahoo+2

Many are calling the footage “harrowing,” because it shows just how vulnerable — even in a high-security patrol — service members were in a moment of unprovoked violence. The Independent+2Yahoo+2