of one of shooting partners is dead

One of the two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C., has died, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died Thursday after being hospitalized in critical condition following the shooting shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday near the Farragut Square Metro Station, blocks from the White House, according to Morrisey. … Read more

MSHA releases preliminary report on finding Steve Lipscomb

A West Virginia miner was killed within minutes of a mine accident earlier this month at a Nicholas County site, a federal report said. Steven Lipscomb, 42, of Elkview died 10 minutes after the Rolling Thunder Mine near Drennen became inundated with millions of gallons of water on Nov. 8, according to a preliminary accident … Read more

Homeland Security brought shooter to US

Law enforcement officials identified the gunman who shot two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Officials said he is from Afghanistan and came to the U.S. in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, an effort coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security to support vulnerable Afghans, including those … Read more

Shooter identified as Afghany who worked with US govt in 2021

Law enforcement officials identified the gunman who shot two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Officials said he is from Afghanistan and came to the U.S. in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, an effort coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security to support vulnerable Afghans, including those … Read more

Preliminary charges released

Authorities announced preliminary charges for Lakanwal, including three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. One of the charges carries a possible 15-year sentence, and additional charges may follow. While investigations said they are not ready to reveal a motive, President Trump said … Read more

Man who shot WVNG members identified

Law enforcement officials identified the gunman who shot two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Officials said he is from Afghanistan and came to the U.S. in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, an effort coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security to support vulnerable Afghans, including those … Read more

Death of one of the WVNG troops shot in Farragot square announced

One of the two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C., has died, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died Thursday after being hospitalized in critical condition following the shooting shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday near the Farragut Square Metro Station, blocks from the White House, according to Morrisey. … Read more

2 National Guard members from WVA shot in DC

A pursuit involving more than a dozen officers came to a close Kanawha County Wednesday morning.The chase started near Mary C. Snow Elementary, went towards South Charleston, moved back toward Charleston and ended in Marmet about 11:15 a.m., according to Kanawha County deputies.Deputies said a West Virginia State Police cruiser was struck during the incident.Police … Read more