Alleged shooter in DC killing of Guard member faces new charge making him eligible for death penalty

Alleged shooter in DC killing of Guard member faces new charge making him eligible for death penalty

Defense attorneys for man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House in November will have the opportunity to meet with prosecutors and present any evidence they believe argues against a death sentence before the Justice Department decides if it will seek it.

New Federal Charges Could Make Death Penalty Possible in Shooting of West Virginia National Guard Members

Washington, DC (JK) – A superseding federal indictment has expanded the charges against the man accused of killing a West Virginia National Guard member and critically wounding another in Washington, D.C., opening the door to a possible death sentence. Rahmanullah Lakanwal now faces 17 counts, including murder of a person assisting an officer or employee of the United States, multiple attempted murder charges, firearms offenses, and first-degree…