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Justice Dept. Considering Death Penalty for Alleged National Guard Shooter
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Justice Dept. Considering Death Penalty for Alleged National Guard Shooter

NY Times · Jun 16, 2026, 8:11 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Federal prosecutors told a judge that they were deciding whether to seek the death penalty if Rahmanullah Lakanwal is convicted of killing a National Guard specialist.

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