The name Andrew Wolfe is spreading across social media as people across the country send prayers and support. Wolfe was one of the two National Guard members shot in Washington DC on November 26 near the White House security zone. Authorities say the suspect, 29 year old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is in custody and the attack is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism.
Wolfe is in critical condition and undergoing surgery at a Washington area hospital. The shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. near 17th and I Streets NW, just blocks from the White House. The rapid police response sent parts of the downtown area into lockdown. The Metropolitan Police Department says updates will be posted on the city’s public safety site as the investigation continues.
Who is Andrew Wolfe?
According to his Facebook profile, Wolfe works with the United States Air Force and is also a lineman for Frontier Internet. He lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia and graduated from Musselman High School in Inwood, West Virginia. His former school released a public statement expressing sadness and support for him and his family.
“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,” the school shared online.
A wave of support grows online
Messages of prayer and encouragement have been flooding social media. Wolfe’s mother, Melody Wolfe, shared an emotional post asking the community to pray for her son.
“The blood of Jesus has him covered. Jesus will heal him and he will walk away from this completely healed,” she wrote.
Friends and fellow service members echoed her message. One friend wrote, “Please pray for my dear friend Andrew Wolfe. Keep fighting Buddy.” Another added, “Everyone keep Andrew in your prayers. He is one of the good ones.”
Military leaders are also responding. United States Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said on social media that he visited the wounded guardsmen in the hospital. “My heart breaks for them, their families, and those impacted by the horrific attack,” he posted.
The investigation continues
Federal officials say the suspect remains hospitalized after being shot during the exchange. Law enforcement and federal agencies are reviewing the case as a possible terrorist attack. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed involvement and maintains updated national investigation information at FBI.gov.
The shooting has fueled ongoing discussions about national security, immigration, and military readiness in federal cities. For now, Wolfe’s community is focused on hoping he survives.
Thousands online have repeated one message
Keep praying for Andrew Wolfe.