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Former President Trump announced on Sunday that he has asked the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to come to the executive mansion.

He noted that he spoke to her family and they were “deeply grieving”.

Details on the Heartbreaking Shooting

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

Her colleague, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, continues receiving treatment in serious condition.

Memorials across West Virginia have occurred in their honor.

Presidential Invitation

The commander-in-chief said he’s talked about a visit to the White House for the parents of both members of the state Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, arrive at the White House. We’re going to pay tribute to Sarah,” the president told the press. “And similarly with him, no matter the outcome.”

Community Response

Mourners gathered over the weekend at the high school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both she and Wolfe had been serving with the military unit as part of Trump’s federal initiative to support law enforcement in Washington DC.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“She was the individual that instructors hoped for. She behaved with quiet strength, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that encouraged those around her,” Hankins, the principal of her previous school, informed the media. “She was caring, caring and always willing to support those in need.”

Memorial arrangements for Sarah are in the process of planning.

Legal Actions and Policy Changes

Officials have charged a twenty-nine-year-old individual from Afghanistan with a charge of homicide and charges of assault with intent to kill while armed.

The tragedy prompted the administration to suspend refugee claims and cease providing visas to owners of travel documents.

Status of Andrew Wolfe

Wolfe, a resident of Martinsburg, began his service in 2019 and is a graduate of Musselman High, as reported by the AP.

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

The state’s top lawyer Pam Bondi informed a news show that she planned to meet with his relatives.

Impact of Sarah Beckstrom

Sarah, from Summersville, graduated from Webster County high school in mid-2023 and enlisted soon after, serving as a law enforcement officer with excellence, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she absolutely had fortitude,” he told the audience at the vigil. “Though her life was cut short, she has made an impact that’s going to last forever.”