New video evidence has surfaced providing the first detailed glimpse of the moments before and during the attack targeting U.S. National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

The footage, captured from a nearby location, shows the suspect, identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, approaching the scene prior to opening fire. While not confirming the specific trigger for his actions, investigators have noted that Lakanwal initially entered the United States under a program involving refugee resettlement in Afghanistan before overstaying his visa.

According to official reports from authorities, one U.S. National Guard member tragically lost their life during this incident, while another remains critically injured and is currently receiving urgent medical treatment.

The emergence of this video adds another layer to what has already become an intense national discussion on immigration policy and security management within the country’s borders.