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

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

Information on the Heartbreaking Event

Soldier Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a shooting on Wednesday in DC.

Her colleague, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, continues receiving treatment in critical condition.

Vigils across the state have taken place in their memory.

Presidential Offer

The commander-in-chief explained he’s proposed a meeting at the presidential residence for the families of both soldiers of the state Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a hard experience, visit the White House. We’re going to recognize her,” the president told reporters. “And likewise with Andrew, no matter the outcome.”

Community Reaction

Community members assembled over the past few days at Webster County high school in West Virginia to pay respects to Sarah.

Both they had been working with the military unit as part of Trump’s federal initiative to support policing efforts in the capital.

Paying Tribute to Beckstrom

“Sarah was the type of pupil that instructors desired. She conducted herself with quiet strength, a bright grin and a optimistic attitude that lifted those around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the leader of her previous school, informed the media. “She was kind, compassionate and always ready to help others.”

Funeral arrangements for Sarah are still being arranged.

Legal Actions and Policy Changes

Authorities have indicted a 29-year-old individual from Afghanistan with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder while armed.

The incident led the government to halt asylum applications and halt issuing visas to owners of passports from Afghanistan.

Status of Wolfe

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

He continues to receive treatment and is “fighting for his life”, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey said on television.

The state’s top lawyer the attorney general informed Fox News Sunday that she planned to visit the family.

Memory of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from her high school in mid-2023 and began her service not long after, working as a MP with excellence, per the state guard.

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