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Former President Trump revealed on the weekend that he has asked the loved ones of a National Guard member tragically killed last week to visit the executive mansion.

He added that he spoke to her parents and they were “heartbroken”.

Details on the Tragic Shooting

Soldier Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was lost her life in a violent incident on last Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her fellow service member, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in serious condition.

Memorials across West Virginia have occurred in their remembrance.

Presidential Invitation

The commander-in-chief explained he’s talked about a White House visit for the loved ones of both members of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a tough thing, visit the White House. We’re going to honor her,” the president told reporters. “And in the same way with him, whether he recovers or not.”

Public Reaction

Attendees assembled over the past few days at a local school in the state to remember Sarah.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the state guard as part of the president’s federal initiative to support policing efforts in the capital.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the type of pupil that instructors wished for. She behaved with inner fortitude, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that lifted people around her,” the principal, the head of Beckstrom’s alma mater, told the Associated Press. “She was sweet, caring and always ready to support those in need.”

Memorial arrangements for Beckstrom are in the process of planning.

Judicial Steps and Policy Changes

Authorities have indicted a twenty-nine-year-old individual from Afghanistan with a charge of homicide and two counts of assault with intent to kill while carrying a weapon.

The tragedy caused the government to halt refugee claims and halt providing visas to owners of passports from Afghanistan.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

Andrew Wolfe, a native of the city, enlisted in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, according to the news agency.

He is still undergoing care and is “in a critical fight”, the state’s governor Morrisey stated on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

Attorney general Pam Bondi stated on the program that she planned to meet with his relatives.

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from Webster County high school in June 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a law enforcement officer with excellence, per the military.

“She had a lot of kindness and she definitely had courage,” Morrisey told the gathering at the memorial. “Though her time lasted far too short, she has created a legacy that’s going to endure.”