The suspect in the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., is now facing first-degree murder charges following the death of one of the victims. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced the upgrade in charges on Friday. Pirro stated during an interview that there would be additional charges forthcoming as the investigation continues. The suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was initially charged with three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon near the Farragut West Metro station. Lakanwal is accused of ambushing the two National Guard members, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. According to Pirro, Lakanwal opened fire without provocation, hitting Beckstrom and then shooting her again before targeting Wolfe. Beckstrom, an Army specialist, died on Thursday, prompting the upgrade of charges. President Donald Trump confirmed her death, stating, "She's just passed away. She's no longer with us. She's looking down at us right now." Wolfe remains in critical condition, with Trump noting, "The other young man is fighting for his life." Lakanwal, an Afghan national, allegedly traveled from Washington state to D.C. to carry out the attack. He reportedly used a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver during the shooting. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and authorities are investigating Lakanwal's background. FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned that a search warrant executed at Lakanwal's home in Bellingham, Washington, uncovered numerous electronic devices. He also confirmed that the FBI is looking into Lakanwal's past connections in Afghanistan, where he reportedly worked with U.S. forces and the CIA. Lakanwal entered the United States in 2021 under a program designed to assist vulnerable Afghan nationals. He applied for asylum in 2024 and was granted it in April. In response to the shooting, Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that she would seek the death penalty for Lakanwal if either victim died. Trump has expressed a desire for stricter immigration policies following the incident, including halting admissions from developing nations. The National Guard has been deployed in D.C. as part of a federal initiative to enhance security in the city. Currently, there are 2,188 National Guard personnel assigned to the area. As the investigation continues, Pirro emphasized the ongoing efforts to uncover more details about the shooting and the suspect's intentions. "We are hoping that the more information we can get, and the more investigation that is going on, 24/7 now, around the clock in Washington, the more we will find out about what actually happened," she said.