Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed amid monthslong hunger strike
August 31, 2026 / 2:26 PM EDT / CBS News
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.