Judge Orders Force-Feeding of Accused White House Shooter | Colorado Springs News

A judge has greenlit emergency force-feeding for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan man accused of fatally shooting two National Guard troops near the White House in November 2025. Lakanwal, who’s now refusing food, faces first-degree murder charges and is being kept alive against his will — a move prosecutors say follows precedent, while his defense remains silent on his health. The order expires October 28 but may renew; no decision yet on whether to seek the death penalty. Lakanwal, wounded in the attack, appeared in court from a hospital bed, still not guilty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14e4385812c03a16