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BELLINGHAM, Washington — The Afghan terrorist accused of shooting two National Guard troops had been living a seemingly quiet family life in a $2,000-a-month apartment in this idyllic Washington state town – where neighbors said the FBI busted into his home during a Wednesday raid.
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Two Guard members were critically injured before another officer returned fire and struck the suspect. Lakanwal was taken into custody after receiving medical treatment and remains hospitalized under armed guard.
President Donald Trump has asked for 500 more National Guard troops to be deployed to Washington, DC, following the shooting of two guardsmen. The suspect is in custody and the investigation continues.
The Democrat has led the US capital since 2015, most recently clashing with Trump over the deployment of the National Guard.