# New Charges in White House Shooting

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Podcast: [Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890)
Published: 2026-06-16T19:08:43+00:00
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## Resource

A shocking new indictment brings 17 charges—including first-degree murder—against Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of ambushing and killing National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom while critically wounding Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe near the White House. The attack, allegedly fueled by extremist rhetoric, has opened the door for prosecutors to seek the death penalty if convicted. Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. via an Afghan evacuation program in 2021, appeared in court in a wheelchair after being wounded during the confrontation. His defense will soon argue against the death penalty, and while a trial date remains unset, his next court appearance is scheduled for September 16th. This high-stakes case continues to unfold with national attention. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ab020f87c83b85ca

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