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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

Judge authorizes involuntary feeding of jailed shooting suspect

A federal judge issued an emergency order allowing authorities to force-feed a jailed suspect who is refusing to eat. The suspect is currently awaiting trial on charges related to the shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House.

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Why It Matters

This order establishes the legal authority for the government to override a detainee's refusal of food while they are in custody awaiting trial for a capital-related offense.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge issued an emergency order permitting the involuntary feeding of a jailed suspect.
  • The suspect is currently refusing to eat while in custody.
  • The suspect faces charges for shooting two National Guard troops.
  • One of the National Guard troops died as a result of the shooting.
  • The incident occurred near the White House.

Who's Mentioned

personAndrew Wolfe“National Guard Staff Sgt. wounded in the shooting”personRahmanullah Lakanwal“Defendant charged in the shooting of National Guard troops”organizationNational Guard“The victims of the shooting were members of the National Guard.”locationWhite House“The shooting occurred near this location.”personAmit Mehta“U.S. District Judge who issued the order”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney”personSarah Beckstrom“National Guard Spc. killed in the shooting”personDonald Trump“President during the law-enforcement surge”