Rahmanulla Lakanwa, the man charged in the high-profile Washington, DC, National Guard attack, is reportedly suffering from severe mental health deterioration. Newly leaked email shows that community advocates had raised alarm bells about his mental health as early as 2023, suggesting that the shooting is not simply a story of violence, but also a tale of possible system failures before tragedy struck.
The situation also raises serious questions not only about the events leading up to the shooting but also about the government policies designed to protect the vulnerable Americans, but which may have permitted the entry of individuals who could potentially harm them.
