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Former President Trump stated on Sunday that he has invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to attend the presidential home.

He mentioned that he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated”.

Information on the Devastating Incident

US army specialist Sarah Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a violent incident on Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her comrade, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in serious condition.

Memorials across the state have been held in their memory.

Presidential Offer

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

“I stated: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a hard experience, visit the White House. We’re going to honor her,” the president addressed journalists. “And in the same way with him, recover or not.”

Community Support

Community members gathered over the past few days at Webster County high school in the state to honor Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been serving with the West Virginia National Guard as part of the president’s government program to aid law enforcement in the capital.

Remembering the Soldier

“Sarah was the individual that instructors wished for. She conducted herself with quiet strength, a warm expression and a upbeat demeanor that encouraged those around her,” the principal, the leader of Beckstrom’s alma mater, stated to the press. “She was sweet, considerate and always ready to assist people.”

Service plans for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Legal Measures and Policy Changes

Officials have charged a twenty-nine-year-old individual from Afghanistan with a charge of homicide and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.

The event prompted the Trump administration to halt asylum processing and cease issuing visas to owners of Afghan passports.

Condition of Wolfe

The airman, a native of the city, began his service in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman high school, per the Associated Press.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia leader Morrisey stated on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

The state’s top lawyer Bondi informed Fox News Sunday that she aimed to visit the family.

Memory of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from Webster County high school in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a law enforcement officer with excellence, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of goodness and she certainly had courage,” Morrisey addressed the crowd at the vigil. “Though her time lasted far too short, she has created a legacy that’s going to last forever.”