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Former President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that he has invited the relatives of a Guard member tragically killed last week to visit the presidential home.

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

Information on the Tragic Incident

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was fatally shot in a shooting on last Wednesday in DC.

Her comrade, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, remains hospitalized in grave state.

Memorials across West Virginia have occurred in their honor.

White House Call

The president explained he’s discussed a meeting at the presidential residence for the parents of both members of the state National Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a hard experience, arrive at the White House. We’re going to recognize Sarah,” Trump informed journalists. “And in the same way with him, no matter the outcome.”

Community Response

Attendees came together over the weekend at Webster County high school in West Virginia to remember Beckstrom.

Both they had been working with the military unit as part of the president’s national effort to aid law enforcement in Washington DC.

Honoring Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the individual that teachers hoped for. She behaved with calm resilience, a contagious smile and a upbeat demeanor that encouraged people around her,” Hankins, the principal of Beckstrom’s former high school, informed the media. “She was sweet, caring and always willing to assist people.”

Memorial arrangements for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Judicial Actions and Government Changes

Officials have indicted a 29-year-old suspect with one count of first-degree murder and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The incident prompted the Trump administration to pause asylum applications and halt granting visas to holders of travel documents.

Status of Wolfe

The airman, a native of the city, enlisted in early 2019 and is a graduate of his local high school, as reported by the news agency.

He continues to receive treatment and is “fighting for his life”, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey mentioned on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

The state’s top lawyer the attorney general stated on the program that she also intended to meet with his relatives.

Legacy of the Fallen Soldier

Sarah, from her hometown, graduated from Webster County High in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a MP with honor, as stated by the military.

“She had a lot of kindness and she absolutely had courage,” he told the gathering at the vigil. “Though her time ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to be remembered always.”