National Guard Shooting in Washington, D.C.

Two members of the United States — West Virginia National Guard, Specialist 2025 Washington, D.C., National Guard shooting and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, were shot in Washington, D.C., near the White House by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, an Afghan national. 2025 Washington, D.C., National Guard shooting, 20, tragically died from her injuries, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who previously worked with the United States — Central Intelligence Agency in Afghanistan, has been charged with first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill. The incident prompted President Donald Trump to label it a 'terrorist attack,' criticize the Biden administration's Afghan resettlement program, and call for a reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees. In response, Joseph Edlow, Director of United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, announced a pause on all asylum decisions to enhance vetting processes. Donald Trump also ordered 500 additional National Guard members to Washington, D.C., and invited the victims' families to the White House. The event has intensified the debate surrounding immigration policies and national security in the United States.