National Guard shooting suspect spent weeks in isolation, 2024 emails say
According to 2024 emails obtained by CBS News, Rahmanullah Lakanwal had been struggling to hold a job and had not been doing well mentally for more than a year.
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According to 2024 emails obtained by CBS News, Rahmanullah Lakanwal had been struggling to hold a job and had not been doing well mentally for more than a year.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Investigators are still searching for a motive after two National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. One died Thursday, while the other remains in critical condition. The alleged gunman now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote that he "will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover."
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and a suspect identified as an Afghan national is in custody.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House, and an Afghan national who worked previously with the CIA is in custody as a suspect.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
Protests against the Trump administration were held in New York City and across the country on Labor Day.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."
As she promised in her State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul has added hundreds of NYPD officers to subway platforms and trains during overnight hours.
Transport Workers Union Local 100 officials say the governor's plan falls short of providing a long-term solution.
Military officials say the soldiers were assigned to the federal government's border security mission when their aircraft went down near the Southern border on Friday.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen.
Hochul announced that a combined 1,000 personnel would be deployed to help the NYPD conduct bag checks.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs Thursday night for the first time in 2026.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
A woman was shot and killed in the University Heights section near Bronx Community College overnight, according to the NYPD.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs Thursday night for the first time in 2026.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
A woman was shot and killed in the University Heights section near Bronx Community College overnight, according to the NYPD.
A 3-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after apparently falling from a window at a Queens building.
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
The Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.
The New York Yankees beat Kansas City on Wednesday night to run their winning streak to 14 straight over the Royals.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs Thursday night for the first time in 2026.
Staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan is gearing up for the influx of fans buying soccer jerseys ahead of the World Cup. CBS News New York' Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
It's shaping up to be a beautiful day with less humidity, a nice breeze and a mix of sun and clouds across the city. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
ICE agents were seen striking protestors who tried to stand their ground to prevent law enforcement vehicles from entering the gates. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A 23-year-old woman was killed just steps away from an elementary school, playground and community college. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
