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Former President Trump stated on the weekend that he has asked the loved ones of a Guard member killed last week to visit the White House.

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

Background on the Tragic Event

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, twenty years old, was lost her life in a shooting on last Wednesday in Washington DC.

Her fellow service member, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in serious condition.

Memorials across West Virginia have occurred in their honor.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief explained he’s discussed a meeting at the presidential residence for the families of both members of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, visit the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” Trump addressed the press. “And in the same way with him, no matter the outcome.”

Public Reaction

Attendees came together over the weekend at the high school in West Virginia to honor Sarah.

Both the soldiers had been serving with the West Virginia National Guard as part of the president’s government program to aid public safety in DC.

Honoring Beckstrom

“She was the type of pupil that instructors wished for. She carried herself with calm resilience, a warm expression and a positive energy that lifted those around her,” the principal, the principal of Beckstrom’s alma mater, stated to the press. “She was kind, compassionate and always ready to assist people.”

Funeral details for Sarah are in the process of planning.

Judicial Actions and Government Adjustments

Law enforcement have indicted a twenty-nine-year-old individual from Afghanistan with one count of murder and charges of assault with intent to kill while carrying a weapon.

The event caused the Trump administration to halt asylum processing and halt granting visas to owners of travel documents.

Status of Wolfe

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

He continues to receive treatment and is “battling to survive”, the state’s governor Morrisey mentioned on a news program.

Attorney general Bondi informed Fox News Sunday that she aimed to visit the family.

Legacy of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from Summersville, graduated from her high school in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a law enforcement officer with excellence, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of goodness and she definitely had bravery,” the governor told the gathering at the vigil. “Though her life was cut short, she has made an impact that’s going to be remembered always.”