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Afghan National Accused of DC Shooting Pleads Not Guilty, Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has pleaded not guilty and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

An Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., in November has pleaded not guilty, as prosecutors seek the death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29. Lakanwal is accused of the deadly attack in November. Prosecutors may pursue capital punishment against him if convicted.

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