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President Trump stated on the weekend that he has asked the family of a National Guard member tragically killed last week to come to the White House.

He mentioned that he conversed with her parents and they were “devastated”.

Details on the Tragic Shooting

US army specialist Sarah Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a violent incident on last Wednesday in DC.

Her colleague, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Gatherings across the state have taken place in their honor.

White House Invitation

The president explained he’s proposed a visit to the White House for the families of both soldiers of the West Virginia Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a hard experience, visit the White House. We’re going to honor her,” Trump told journalists. “And in the same way with him, no matter the outcome.”

Public Response

Attendees came together over the past few days at a local school in West Virginia to honor Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been serving with the state guard as part of the president’s federal initiative to assist law enforcement in DC.

Paying Tribute to the Soldier

“She was the individual that educators wished for. She conducted herself with quiet strength, a warm expression and a upbeat demeanor that lifted those around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the head of Beckstrom’s former high school, stated to the press. “She was kind, considerate and always willing to support those in need.”

Memorial plans for Sarah are still being arranged.

Judicial Steps and Government Changes

Authorities have accused a 29-year-old suspect with a charge of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder while armed.

The tragedy caused the government to pause asylum processing and temporarily stop issuing entry permits to holders of Afghan passports.

Condition of Wolfe

Wolfe, a native of Martinsburg, enlisted in early 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, as reported by the news agency.

He continues to receive treatment and is “fighting for his life”, the state’s leader the governor stated on a news program.

Attorney general Bondi informed the program that she planned to meet with his relatives.

Memory of Sarah Beckstrom

Sarah, from her hometown, graduated from Webster County High in mid-2023 and began her service not long after, working as a law enforcement officer with excellence, as stated by the state guard.

“She had a lot of goodness and she certainly had courage,” Morrisey told the gathering at the vigil. “Though her life ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to be remembered always.”