Afghan man pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting
An Afghan man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard near the White House, killing one, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder charges.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who was injured during last month’s attack, entered the plea by video feed from a hospital bed, US media reported.
Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Sarah Beckstrom, 20, a National Guard member from West Virginia, assault with intent to kill and firearms offences.
Andrew Wolfe, another National Guardsman from West Virginia, was wounded in the Nov 26 attack and is in critical condition.
Magistrate Judge Renee Raymond ordered Lakanwal detained until the next hearing in the case on Jan 14.
Attorney general Pam Bondi has said she plans to seek the death penalty for Lakanwal, who entered the United States as part of a…
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