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President Donald Trump revealed on the weekend that he has extended an invitation the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to come to the White House.

He noted that he conversed with her family and they were “devastated”.

Background on the Tragic Incident

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

Her fellow service member, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, is still in the hospital in serious condition.

Memorials across West Virginia have taken place in their memory.

White House Offer

The president stated he’s proposed a White House visit for the loved ones of both individuals of the state Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, come to the White House. We’re going to pay tribute to Sarah,” the president addressed the press. “And in the same way with Andrew, no matter the outcome.”

Community Reaction

Community members gathered over the weekend at a local school in the state to remember Sarah.

Both they had been working with the state guard as part of Trump’s national effort to aid policing efforts in the capital.

Paying Tribute to Sarah Beckstrom

“She was the type of pupil that instructors desired. She carried herself with inner fortitude, a contagious smile and a upbeat demeanor that inspired those around her,” Hankins, the leader of Beckstrom’s former high school, informed the Associated Press. “She was caring, compassionate and always eager to assist people.”

Service arrangements for Beckstrom are still being arranged.

Legal Actions and Government Changes

Law enforcement have charged a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with one count of murder and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The tragedy prompted the administration to halt refugee claims and cease issuing visas to possessors of Afghan passports.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

Wolfe, a resident of Martinsburg, started his military career in early 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, according to the Associated Press.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia governor the governor stated on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

Attorney general Bondi informed a news show that she planned to meet with his relatives.

Legacy of Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from Summersville, graduated from Webster County High in 2023 and enlisted soon after, working as a military police officer with excellence, according to the state guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she certainly had courage,” Morrisey addressed the audience at the vigil. “Though her time ended too soon, she has left a mark that’s going to last forever.”