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Former President Trump stated on Sunday that he has extended an invitation the family of a Guard member killed last week to attend the White House.

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

Background on the Heartbreaking Shooting

Specialist Beckstrom, 20, was killed in a violent incident on Wednesday in the nation's capital.

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

Vigils across the state have been held in their remembrance.

White House Call

The president stated he’s discussed a visit to the White House for the parents of both soldiers of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, come to the White House. We’re going to recognize her,” the president told journalists. “And in the same way with him, no matter the outcome.”

Public Response

Attendees assembled over the past few days at Webster County high school in the state to honor Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been working with the state guard as part of Trump’s government program to aid law enforcement in the capital.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the type of pupil that educators hoped for. She behaved with inner fortitude, a warm expression and a positive energy that encouraged people around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the leader of Beckstrom’s previous school, informed the press. “She was kind, considerate and always ready to assist people.”

Funeral details for Beckstrom are still being arranged.

Judicial Steps and Policy Adjustments

Law enforcement have charged a twenty-nine-year-old suspect with one count of murder and two counts of violent assault while armed.

The event caused the Trump administration to pause refugee claims and cease providing entry permits to possessors of passports from Afghanistan.

Status of Andrew Wolfe

Andrew Wolfe, a native of the city, enlisted in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, per the AP.

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

Attorney general the attorney general informed Fox News Sunday that she aimed to meet with the family.

Memory of Sarah Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from Summersville, completed her education from Webster County high school in June 2023 and enlisted soon after, working as a law enforcement officer with distinction, as stated by the military.

“She had a lot of compassion and she certainly had courage,” the governor informed the audience at the vigil. “Though her time was cut short, she has created a legacy that’s going to be remembered always.”