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Interesting question. Been so many years now I don't recall.I wonder whether ex-ARVN went rogue like this after coming to states. Never heard of a story of it, but it seems we are seeing a growing number of ex-ANA have had deadly run ins with LEOs.
Yes, a small number of former Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) soldiers did form organized crime groups in the United States after immigrating. These syndicates were known for fiercely anti-communist activities, extortion, illegal gambling, and drug trafficking within the Vietnamese refugee communities.Interesting question. Been so many years now I don't recall.
Probably not given the suspect has a DoD record. Would have been vetted in country when he was recruited by the CIA.From the BBC
The Department of Homeland Security named the suspect in a press release as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, "a criminal alien from Afghanistan". An official has told the BBC's US news partner CBS that he applied for asylum in 2024, and his application was granted earlier this year.
The 29-year-old is understood to have entered the country under the programme called Operation Allies Welcome.
Trump said following the shooting that the US "must now re-examine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden".
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US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021.www.bbc.com
"Must now"? The Trump administration wasn't doing it before?
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