Man charged with killing National Guard member is hospitalized after refusing food, prosecutors say

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national charged with killing National Guard member Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe in a November 2025 shooting near the White House, was hospitalized after refusing food in custody. Prosecutors cited concerns for his life-threatening condition and referenced court precedents allowing involuntary feeding of hunger-striking prisoners. An emergency hearing was held, and the judge ordered access to Lakanwal's medical records.