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Former President Trump revealed on the weekend that he has asked the relatives 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”.

Background on the Tragic Shooting

Specialist Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a attack on Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her colleague, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, is still in the hospital in grave state.

Gatherings across West Virginia have been held in their memory.

White House Invitation

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

“I told them: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a hard experience, arrive at the White House. We’re going to recognize her,” Trump informed the press. “And similarly with him, recover or not.”

Community Response

Attendees assembled over the weekend at a local school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both they had been working with the military unit as part of the president’s national effort to aid law enforcement in the capital.

Honoring Beckstrom

“She was the kind of student that teachers hoped for. She behaved with quiet strength, a contagious smile and a upbeat demeanor that lifted those around her,” the principal, the principal of her previous school, stated to the press. “She was caring, considerate and always eager to help others.”

Funeral arrangements for Sarah are still being arranged.

Judicial Steps and Policy Adjustments

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

The event prompted the Trump administration to halt asylum applications and temporarily stop issuing entry permits to owners of Afghan passports.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

Wolfe, a native of Martinsburg, began his service in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman high school, per the AP.

He is still undergoing care and is “in a critical fight”, West Virginia leader Morrisey mentioned on television.

Attorney general the attorney general stated on the program that she aimed to speak to Wolfe’s family.

Legacy of Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from Summersville, graduated from Webster County High in 2023 and enlisted soon after, serving as a MP with honor, per the state guard.

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