WASHINGTON D.C. — The gunman that shot and ambushed two members of the West Virginia National Guard outside the White House last week has been charged with murder.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national, shot Spec. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, last Wednesday while the two were paroling in the city. Beckstrom died from her injuries a day later on Thanksgiving. Wolfe is in critical condition.

On Tuesday, Lakanwal was charged with one count of murder, two counts of assault with the intent to kill, and a count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Reports say he appeared before a judge remotely from his hospital bed. He was shot by another National Guard member after shooting Beckstrom and Wolfe.

A criminal complaint released Tuesday gave more deta

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