Following Tragic D.C. Shooting, Afghan Allies Face a New Wave of Enforcement and Fear

Following Tragic D.C. Shooting, Afghan Allies Face a New Wave of Enforcement and Fear

The shooting in Washington, D.C., that left one National Guard member dead and another critically wounded on Nov. 26 quickly became a major focus of U.S. media. In the days since the shooting, the national conversation has focused almost entirely on the suspect’s identity as an Afghan refugee. Yet those who knew him describe a man who appeared to be struggling long before he drove across the country to Washington, D.C. One volunteer who worked c…