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President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that he has invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to come to the presidential home.

He mentioned that he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated”.

Details on the Heartbreaking Event

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was killed in a attack on last Wednesday in DC.

Her colleague, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, remains hospitalized in serious condition.

Gatherings across West Virginia have occurred in their honor.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief explained he’s discussed a visit to the White House for the loved ones of both soldiers of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a tough thing, visit the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” the president addressed reporters. “And similarly with him, recover or not.”

Community Response

Community members gathered over the weekend at the high school in West Virginia to pay respects to Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the state guard as part of Trump’s federal initiative to aid public safety in the capital.

Paying Tribute to Beckstrom

“She was the type of pupil that instructors hoped for. She carried herself with calm resilience, a bright grin and a optimistic attitude that encouraged those around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the head of Beckstrom’s previous school, informed the Associated Press. “She was caring, compassionate and always willing to help others.”

Funeral arrangements for Sarah are yet to be finalized.

Legal Actions and Government Changes

Officials have indicted a twenty-nine-year-old suspect with a charge of murder and two counts of violent assault while carrying a weapon.

The incident prompted the Trump administration to suspend asylum processing and cease granting visas to holders of passports from Afghanistan.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

The airman, a native of the city, started his military career in early 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, as reported by the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia leader the governor stated on a news program.

The state’s top lawyer the attorney general stated on Fox News Sunday that she planned to meet with Wolfe’s family.

Impact of Beckstrom

Sarah, from Summersville, completed her education from Webster County high school in June 2023 and joined the military shortly after, working as a MP with honor, per the military.

“She had a lot of goodness and she certainly had bravery,” he informed the gathering at the memorial. “Though her time ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to last forever.”