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

He mentioned that he contacted her family and they were “devastated”.

Background on the Tragic Event

US army specialist Beckstrom, 20, was fatally shot in a shooting on last Wednesday in the nation's capital.

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

Gatherings across the state have been held in their remembrance.

White House Invitation

The commander-in-chief stated he’s proposed a visit to the White House for the families of both soldiers of the state Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a tough thing, arrive at the White House. We’re going to honor her,” the president addressed the press. “And similarly with him, recover or not.”

Public Support

Community members assembled over the past few days at a local school in West Virginia to pay respects to Sarah.

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

Honoring Beckstrom

“She was the kind of student that educators desired. She behaved with quiet strength, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that lifted people around her,” the principal, the leader of Beckstrom’s previous school, stated to the media. “She was sweet, considerate and always willing to help others.”

Service arrangements for Beckstrom are still being arranged.

Judicial Actions and Policy Revisions

Law enforcement have accused a twenty-nine-year-old individual from Afghanistan with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while carrying a weapon.

The incident caused the Trump administration to halt asylum processing and halt providing entry permits to possessors of passports from Afghanistan.

Status of Andrew Wolfe

Wolfe, a native of the city, began his service in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, as reported by the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “fighting for his life”, the state’s leader Patrick Morrisey said on a news program.

Attorney general the attorney general informed Fox News Sunday that she planned to speak to Wolfe’s family.

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from Summersville, completed her education from her high school in mid-2023 and enlisted soon after, serving as a military police officer with honor, according to the state guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she definitely had bravery,” the governor addressed the crowd at the memorial. “Though her life was cut short, she has left a mark that’s going to be remembered always.”