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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has extended an invitation the family of a Guard member killed last week to come to the presidential home.

He added that he contacted her family and they were “deeply grieving”.

Background on the Heartbreaking Shooting

Specialist Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a violent incident on Wednesday in DC.

Her fellow service member, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in serious condition.

Memorials across the state have been held in their honor.

Presidential Invitation

The commander-in-chief stated he’s proposed a meeting at the presidential residence for the loved ones of both individuals of the state National Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House. We’re going to pay tribute to her,” Trump addressed journalists. “And similarly with him, no matter the outcome.”

Public Support

Mourners came together over the weekend at Webster County high school in the state to pay respects to Beckstrom.

Both they had been serving with the West Virginia National Guard as part of the president’s national effort to aid policing efforts in the capital.

Paying Tribute to Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the individual that teachers desired. She carried herself with inner fortitude, a contagious smile and a upbeat demeanor that inspired people around her,” Hankins, the principal of Beckstrom’s previous school, told the press. “She was sweet, caring and always eager to support those in need.”

Memorial details for Beckstrom are in the process of planning.

Judicial Steps and Government Revisions

Authorities have accused a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with a charge of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder while carrying a weapon.

The tragedy caused the administration to pause asylum applications and temporarily stop granting entry permits to possessors of Afghan passports.

Status of Andrew Wolfe

The airman, a native of the city, started his military career in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, according to the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “in a critical fight”, West Virginia governor Morrisey said on a news program.

Attorney general Pam Bondi told Fox News Sunday that she aimed to meet with his relatives.

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Sarah, from her hometown, graduated from her high school in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, working as a military police officer with excellence, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of compassion and she absolutely had fortitude,” he informed the gathering at the service. “Though her time ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to endure.”