There have been several different shootings in and around Washington, D.C., and without a date or more context, it is not possible to reliably say which specific incident or shooter you mean.

Why the answer isn’t clear

  • Multiple high‑profile shootings in D.C. over the last few years have involved different suspects or alleged shooters, including:
    • A suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal in a November 2025 attack involving D.C. National Guard members near the White House.
* A triple‑homicide linked to a gunfight outside a banquet hall near D.C., in which 39‑year‑old Antonio Lancaster was charged in connection with one of the killings, involving victims from Washington, D.C.

* Numerous neighborhood shootings where victims have been identified but no suspect has been publicly named yet.
  • News and forum posts also refer to “today’s shooting in D.C.” at various times, which could point to different events depending on the date of the discussion.

What you can clarify

To give a precise, responsible answer, it would help to know:

  • The approximate date or time frame (for example, “the shooting near the White House in late November 2025” or “the banquet hall shooting around early January 2026”).
  • The specific location or context (near the White House, at a banquet hall, in a particular neighborhood, etc.).

Safety and verification note

Information around active or recent violence can change as investigations continue, and early identifications or attributions can sometimes be incorrect or updated later. For that reason, naming a person as “the shooter” without a clearly specified incident and up‑to‑date official confirmation risks spreading inaccurate or harmful information.

If you share the date and location of the Washington, D.C. incident you are asking about, a more specific and accurate explanation of what is publicly known can be provided.