An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House has pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to new reports.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, appeared in court virtually from his hospital bed Tuesday after he was charged.
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He is facing murder, assault, and multiple firearms charges tied to Wednesday’s attack in Washington.
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, were both critically wounded in the shooting.
Beckstrom died from her injuries the following day.
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