Suspect in Washington National Guard attack identified as Afghan citizen

Special Report on the Attack on the Washington National Guard (2): The Suspect is an Afghan Citizen

On November 26, 2025, in a press release, the Associated Press of the United States wrote:

According to the latest information from two law enforcement officials and a source familiar with the case, investigators believe that the suspect who shot the Washington National Guard soldiers is an Afghan citizen who entered the United States in September 2021 and has been living in Washington State since then. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed the suspect's name as Rahmatullah Rakhnawal, but authorities are still working to fully verify his background. The relevant individuals could not disclose details of the ongoing investigation and provided information to the Associated Press anonymously.

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