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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has invited the loved ones of a Guard member fatally shot last week to come to the White House.

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

Details on the Tragic Incident

US army specialist Beckstrom, twenty years old, was lost her life in a attack on last Wednesday in DC.

Her comrade, Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, is still in the hospital in critical condition.

Gatherings across the state have been held in their remembrance.

Presidential Call

The commander-in-chief said he’s talked about a White House visit for the families of both individuals of the state National Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a difficult moment, arrive at the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” the president informed journalists. “And similarly with Andrew, whether he recovers or not.”

Community Reaction

Attendees assembled over the past few days at the high school in West Virginia to remember Sarah.

Both she and Wolfe had been serving with the West Virginia National Guard as part of the president’s federal initiative to assist law enforcement in Washington DC.

Remembering Beckstrom

“Sarah was the kind of student that educators hoped for. She carried herself with calm resilience, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that lifted those around her,” Hankins, the head of her former high school, told the press. “She was sweet, considerate and always eager to assist people.”

Service arrangements for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Legal Measures and Government Changes

Law enforcement have accused a 29-year-old Afghan national with a charge of first-degree murder and charges of attempted murder while carrying a weapon.

The tragedy prompted the administration to halt asylum applications and halt granting visas to holders of passports from Afghanistan.

Condition of Wolfe

Wolfe, a native of Martinsburg, started his military career in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, as reported by the Associated Press.

He continues to receive treatment and is “battling to survive”, the state’s leader Patrick Morrisey mentioned on television.

The state’s top lawyer Bondi informed the program that she also intended to meet with the family.

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Sarah, from her hometown, completed her education from Webster County High in June 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a military police officer with distinction, per the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of goodness and she certainly had courage,” the governor informed the gathering at the service. “Though her life lasted far too short, she has left a mark that’s going to last forever.”