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

He mentioned that he conversed with her parents and they were “deeply grieving”.

Background on the Devastating Shooting

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, twenty years old, was killed in a shooting on last Wednesday in the nation's capital.

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

Gatherings across West Virginia have occurred in their honor.

White House Call

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

“I stated: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a difficult moment, arrive at the White House. We’re going to honor her,” Trump informed reporters. “And in the same way with him, whether he recovers or not.”

Community Response

Attendees came together over the weekend at the high school in West Virginia to remember Sarah.

Both they had been fulfilling duties with the military unit as part of the president’s government program to assist law enforcement in DC.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the kind of student that instructors hoped for. She conducted herself with calm resilience, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that lifted those around her,” the principal, the principal of Beckstrom’s previous school, informed the Associated Press. “She was caring, considerate and always willing to help others.”

Service plans for Beckstrom are still being arranged.

Legal Actions and Government Revisions

Law enforcement have accused a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with a charge of murder and two counts of attempted murder while carrying a weapon.

The tragedy led the administration to pause refugee claims and halt granting visas to possessors of Afghan passports.

Status of Andrew Wolfe

The airman, a resident of the city, started his military career in February 2019 and is a graduate of Musselman High, as reported by the Associated Press.

He is still undergoing care and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia leader the governor mentioned on television.

The state’s top lawyer the attorney general informed a news show that she also intended to speak to his relatives.

Legacy of the Fallen Soldier

Sarah, from Summersville, completed her education from her high school in June 2023 and enlisted soon after, serving as a military police officer with excellence, according to the military.

“She had a lot of goodness and she absolutely had fortitude,” Morrisey told the gathering at the service. “Though her life was cut short, she has left a mark that’s going to be remembered always.”