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Former President Trump announced on Sunday that he has invited the relatives of a National Guard member tragically killed last week to come to the executive mansion.

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

Details on the Tragic Incident

US army specialist Beckstrom, twenty years old, was lost her life in a shooting on last Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her comrade, Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Memorials across the state have been held in their honor.

White House Invitation

The commander-in-chief stated he’s discussed a meeting at the presidential residence for the families of both members of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a hard experience, come to the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” the president informed journalists. “And in the same way with him, whether he recovers or not.”

Community Support

Attendees assembled over the weekend at the high school in West Virginia to remember Sarah.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the West Virginia National Guard as part of the president’s government program to assist law enforcement in the capital.

Paying Tribute to Sarah Beckstrom

“She was the kind of student that teachers hoped for. She carried herself with quiet strength, a contagious smile and a optimistic attitude that inspired people around her,” Hankins, the principal of her former high school, informed the press. “She was kind, compassionate and always willing to help others.”

Memorial arrangements for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Judicial Actions and Policy Revisions

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old individual from Afghanistan with one count of homicide and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The tragedy prompted the administration to halt refugee claims and temporarily stop issuing entry permits to possessors of Afghan passports.

Condition of the Airman

The airman, a native of Martinsburg, enlisted in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, per the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, the state’s leader Morrisey mentioned on a news program.

Attorney general Pam Bondi told the program that she planned to speak to the family.

Impact of Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from her hometown, graduated from Webster County High in June 2023 and enlisted soon after, working as a MP with excellence, according to the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she definitely had fortitude,” Morrisey informed the audience at the vigil. “Though her life lasted far too short, she has left a mark that’s going to endure.”