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Former President Donald Trump announced on the weekend that he has asked the family of a National Guard member tragically killed last week to attend the presidential home.

He noted that he contacted her parents and they were “devastated”.

Details on the Heartbreaking Shooting

US army specialist Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a shooting on Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her fellow service member, Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, remains hospitalized in serious condition.

Gatherings across the state have been held in their remembrance.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief stated he’s discussed a White House visit for the loved ones of both members of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a tough thing, visit the White House. We’re going to pay tribute to her,” the president informed the press. “And likewise with him, whether he recovers or not.”

Community Response

Attendees gathered over the weekend at a local school in the state to pay respects to Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been working with the state guard as part of the president’s government program to aid policing efforts in the capital.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“She was the individual that instructors hoped for. She conducted herself with inner fortitude, a contagious smile and a optimistic attitude that inspired those around her,” the principal, the head of her previous school, told the press. “She was kind, considerate and always eager to help others.”

Memorial plans for Sarah are still being arranged.

Legal Measures and Government Adjustments

Law enforcement have accused a 29-year-old individual from Afghanistan with a charge of homicide and two counts of violent assault while armed.

The tragedy caused the Trump administration to halt refugee claims and halt issuing entry permits to holders of Afghan passports.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

The airman, a resident of Martinsburg, started his military career in early 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, according to the news agency.

He continues to receive treatment and is “in a critical fight”, the state’s governor Morrisey mentioned on television.

Attorney general Pam Bondi stated on the program that she aimed to meet with the family.

Impact of Sarah Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from Webster County high school in mid-2023 and began her service not long after, working as a MP with honor, according to the state guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she absolutely had fortitude,” Morrisey addressed the audience at the service. “Though her life ended too soon, she has made an impact that’s going to be remembered always.”