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President Trump stated on the weekend that he has extended an invitation the family of a Guard member killed last week to attend the presidential home.

He noted that he contacted her family and they were “heartbroken”.

Details on the Tragic Shooting

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

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

Vigils across West Virginia have taken place in their honor.

White House Offer

The president stated he’s discussed a White House visit for the loved ones of both individuals of the West Virginia Guard.

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, arrive at the White House. We’re going to recognize Sarah,” Trump told reporters. “And in the same way with him, recover or not.”

Community Reaction

Community members assembled over the past few days at a local school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the military unit as part of Trump’s national effort to assist public safety in DC.

Paying Tribute to Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the type of pupil that teachers wished for. She carried herself with quiet strength, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that encouraged those around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the head of her previous school, informed the Associated Press. “She was kind, compassionate and always eager to assist people.”

Memorial details for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Legal Steps and Government Adjustments

Authorities have charged a twenty-nine-year-old suspect with a charge of first-degree murder and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The event led the government to halt refugee claims and halt providing entry permits to possessors of travel documents.

Status of the Airman

Wolfe, a resident of Martinsburg, enlisted in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, per the AP.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, the state’s governor Patrick Morrisey stated on television.

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

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from Webster County high school in mid-2023 and enlisted soon after, serving as a law enforcement officer with distinction, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she definitely had bravery,” Morrisey addressed the gathering at the vigil. “Though her life ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to be remembered always.”