WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 2, 2025

THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA said Monday that Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, the West Virginia National Guard member wounded in the November 26 shooting in Washington, D.C., has shown “positive signs” during treatment. According to Governor Patrick Morrisey, Wolfe responded to a nurse and demonstrated movement in his lower extremities. No additional medical details have been released by the treating facility, and Wolfe remains hospitalized in serious condition.

THE WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD previously confirmed the identities of the two service members involved in the incident, stating that Staff Sergeant Wolfe was wounded and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was killed. Guard officials said they remain in contact with both families and are coordinating support while awaiting further updates from federal investigators.

Law-enforcement authorities have identified the suspected shooter as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. Officials stated that Lakanwal was taken into custody immediately following the incident and remains under guard while receiving medical care. Formal federal charges are pending public release.

Federal agencies, including THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, continue to investigate the case. No official statements regarding motive or classification of the attack have been issued, and authorities have not released additional details about the suspect’s background or possible affiliations.

THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA stated that the State continues to coordinate with federal authorities and will provide updates as additional first-hand information becomes publicly available. As of Tuesday morning, no further statements have been issued by federal law-enforcement agencies or the hospital treating Wolfe.

This report includes only first-hand confirmed statements from official state and federal government agencies, publicly documented identifications, and verifiable structural facts. No allegations, projections, unverified claims, or speculation are included. Secondary outlets, where referenced, are attributed and not presented as established fact.

Sources

Primary First-Hand Sources
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA. (2025). Public briefing on the condition of Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe.
WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD. (2025). Official statement identifying service members involved in the November 26 shooting.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (2025). Public investigative status confirmation.
METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (2025). Identification of suspect and confirmation of custody.

Secondary Attribution-Based Sources
Associated Press. (2025). Reporting on recovery updates and identification details.