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Former President Trump revealed on Sunday that he has extended an invitation the family of a National Guard member tragically killed last week to attend the presidential home.

He added that he contacted her parents and they were “deeply grieving”.

Details on the Heartbreaking Event

US army specialist Sarah Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a shooting on last Wednesday in Washington DC.

Her colleague, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in serious condition.

Vigils across West Virginia have taken place in their memory.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief explained he’s discussed a visit to the White House for the parents of both members of the state Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” Trump addressed the press. “And likewise with him, whether he recovers or not.”

Community Support

Community members gathered over the weekend at Webster County high school in West Virginia to pay respects to Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the West Virginia National Guard as part of Trump’s federal initiative to assist law enforcement in Washington DC.

Paying Tribute to the Soldier

“Sarah was the type of pupil that instructors hoped for. She conducted herself with quiet strength, a warm expression and a positive energy that lifted those around her,” Hankins, the head of her alma mater, told the Associated Press. “She was caring, caring and always willing to help others.”

Funeral details for Beckstrom are in the process of planning.

Judicial Steps and Government Adjustments

Authorities have accused a 29-year-old individual from Afghanistan with a charge of first-degree murder and charges of violent assault while armed.

The event caused the Trump administration to halt refugee claims and halt issuing entry permits to owners of Afghan passports.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

Andrew Wolfe, a native of the city, started his military career in February 2019 and is a graduate of his local high school, according to the Associated Press.

He continues to receive treatment and is “in a critical fight”, the state’s leader Morrisey mentioned on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

The state’s top lawyer Bondi stated on Fox News Sunday that she aimed to meet with Wolfe’s family.

Legacy of Sarah Beckstrom

Sarah, from Summersville, completed her education from Webster County High in mid-2023 and joined the military shortly after, working as a military police officer with excellence, per the military.

“She had a lot of goodness and she definitely had fortitude,” he informed the crowd at the service. “Though her life was cut short, she has made an impact that’s going to endure.”