The suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., is expected to survive, setting the stage for a criminal trial in the capital.
An unnamed law enforcement command officer told The Washington Post, “I think the guy’s going to live. Nobody’s going to be able to say anything, and he’s going to stand trial,” while confirming the condition of 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
The alleged shooter underwent surgery the night of the attack. The command officer noted that the trial process may require prosecutors to withhold certain information about the suspect.
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