Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed amid monthslong hunger strike

TL;DR

A federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be force-fed and receive medical treatment.
Lakanwal is accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member and severely injuring another in Washington, D.C.
He has been refusing to eat and drink water for months while in government custody.
The judge's order aims to preserve his life and prevent deterioration.
Lakanwal, an Afghan national on humanitarian parole, faces numerous federal and D.C. charges, including murder.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
It is unclear why Lakanwal is refusing food and medical care.

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