WASHINGTON — A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder and assault charges during his first appearance before a judge via video from a hospital bed.

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A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and assault charges

Rahmanullah Lakanwal made his initial court appearance by video from a hospital bed for charges stemming from the Nov. 26 shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24

Lakanwal, who was shot during the confrontation, laid in a hospital bed during the hearing and his attorney entered his not guilty plea on his behalf

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan nation

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