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Former President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he has invited the family of a National Guard member killed last week to attend the White House.

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

Information on the Heartbreaking Shooting

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

Her colleague, Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in critical condition.

Memorials across the state have taken place in their remembrance.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief explained he’s talked about a visit to the White House for the parents of both soldiers of the state Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a hard experience, come to the White House. We’re going to honor her,” Trump told the press. “And similarly with Andrew, no matter the outcome.”

Community Support

Attendees came together over the weekend at the high school in West Virginia to remember Beckstrom.

Both they had been fulfilling duties with the state guard as part of the president’s government program to aid policing efforts in DC.

Remembering the Soldier

“Sarah was the individual that instructors wished for. She carried herself with calm resilience, a warm expression and a upbeat demeanor that encouraged people around her,” Hankins, the head of her alma mater, informed the Associated Press. “She was caring, caring and always willing to support those in need.”

Service plans for Sarah are in the process of planning.

Legal Steps and Government Revisions

Authorities have accused a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with a charge of murder and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The tragedy led the Trump administration to halt asylum applications and temporarily stop providing entry permits to owners of Afghan passports.

Status of the Airman

Andrew Wolfe, a resident of the city, enlisted in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman high school, as reported by the Associated Press.

He continues to receive treatment and is “in a critical fight”, the state’s leader the governor stated on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

Attorney general Pam Bondi stated on a news show that she aimed to speak to his relatives.

Memory of the Fallen Soldier

Sarah, from Summersville, completed her education from Webster County High in June 2023 and enlisted soon after, working as a MP with excellence, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of compassion and she definitely had bravery,” he told the crowd at the vigil. “Though her life lasted far too short, she has created a legacy that’s going to endure.”