The Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members in Washington appears to have become radicalised after he moved to the US, the Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.
Ms Noem said authorities believe the alleged gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was living in Washington state when he turned to extremism.
“We believe he was radicalised since he's been here in this country,” Ms Noem told NBC News. “We do believe it was through connections in his home community and state, and we're going to continue to talk to those who interacted with him, who were his family members.”
Authorities have identified Mr Lakanwal, 29, as the suspect in Wednesday's shooting near
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