National Guard in Washington Fully Armed After White House Shooting
"I can confirm that everybody in DC is now armed, and a lot of our DC National Guardsmen are now also doing joint patrols with members of the police department here in DC. So their safety is, of course, top of mind," Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson informed reporters.
This directive follows the ambush last week that targeted two Guard members near the Farragut West metro station, just a few blocks from the White House. One victim, Sarah Beckstrom, 20, later died from her wounds, while the other, Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized.
The alleged assailant, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, faces charges including murder, assault, and firearms violations.
Wilson mentioned that more than 2,200 National Guard personnel from around the United States are currently assigned to Joint Task Force DC, with an additional 500 expected to join.
When asked if there would be new National Guard deployments in other cities, Wilson said she does not have any updates to share at this moment.
"I can tell you that our mission set is critical. We are keeping American cities safe all across this country, and we are going to remain committed to that."
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