One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in a violent ambush on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as Andrew Wolfe, according to his former high school.
“Our Applemen community is deeply saddened to learn that Musselman High School alumnus, Andrew Wolfe, was one of the National Guardsmen injured in the shooting in Washington, D.C. today,” Musselman High School in West Virginia posted on Facebook.
Wolfe is currently undergoing surgery and is in critical condition after Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, allegedly opened fire on him and a female National Guard member near the Farragut West Metro Station in Northwest DC in what’s being probed as a possible terrorist attack.
Andrew Wolfe was identified as one of two National Guardsmen shot near the White House on Wednesday. Andrew Wolfe / Facebook
The young Guardsman lives in Martinsburg and is also an avid cornholer. Beltway Baggers / Facebook“Please keep Andrew, his family, and all those affected in your thoughts. We will share updates as we receive them,” the post said.
Footage of the aftermath of the shooting where two National Guard members are down and how close the suspect was. Elizabeth Gomes via Storyful
Officials seem to be attending to a National Guard member on the ground. Elizabeth Gomes via StoryfulSeveral relatives, friends, and community members rallied around Wolfe and his family in social media posts late Wednesday.
Follow the latest on the National Guard shooting in Washington, DC:
- Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guardsmen shot by crazed Afghan refugee, dies at 20: ‘Looking down at us’
- Two National Guard troops shot near White House in suspected terror attack, alleged gunman in custody
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- Top Trump intel official reveals DC terror suspect wasn’t vetted for entry to US
- Afghan terror suspect ‘disappeared’ roughly 2 weeks before ambushing National Guard troops in DC, neighbor says
“Please pray for my dear friend Andrew Wolfe,” one user wrote.
“Oh Andy! So many good times and great memories at our house! We love you so much Andrew Wolfe Keep fighting Buddy!” another post said.
Several relatives, friends, and community members rallied around Wolfe and his family in social media posts late Wednesday. Andrew Wolfe / Facebook
National Guard soldiers at the scene of the shooting near the White House on Nov. 26, 2025. Getty ImagesThe young Guardsman who lives in Martinsburg is also an avid cornholer, according to several pictures of him smiling with friends at tournaments.
“As we head into Thanksgiving, please keep our friend in your prayers. He was shot today while serving our country, and our hearts are with him and his family,” the Beltway Baggers, which runs regional tournaments for the American Cornhole League in Virginia, wrote on Facebook alongside a picture of Wolfe throwing up a peace sign.
Andrew Wolfe with a cornhole board in an undated photo. Andrew Wolfe / Facebook“We’re praying for his strength, healing, and for his family during this incredibly difficult time. We love you Andy!” the statement said.
The National Guardswoman, who was allegedly shot in the chest and head by the Afghan national, has not yet been identified.
