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

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

Background on the Heartbreaking Event

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

Her comrade, Andrew Wolfe, 24, is still in the hospital in critical condition.

Vigils across the state have taken place in their honor.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief said he’s proposed a meeting at the presidential residence for the families of both individuals of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, arrive at the White House. We’re going to pay tribute to her,” the president informed the press. “And in the same way with Andrew, recover or not.”

Public Reaction

Attendees came together over the past few days at the high school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both they had been fulfilling duties with the state guard as part of Trump’s federal initiative to support public safety in DC.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“She was the type of pupil that teachers desired. She behaved with calm resilience, a contagious smile and a positive energy that inspired people around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the leader of her former high school, informed the Associated Press. “She was kind, caring and always eager to assist people.”

Funeral arrangements for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Judicial Actions and Government Revisions

Law enforcement have charged a 29-year-old suspect with one count of homicide and charges of violent assault while carrying a weapon.

The incident prompted the administration to suspend asylum applications and temporarily stop providing visas to possessors of passports from Afghanistan.

Condition of the Airman

The airman, a native of the city, began his service in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman high school, according to the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia leader Morrisey stated on television.

Attorney general Bondi stated on Fox News Sunday that she aimed to speak to his relatives.

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, graduated from her high school in mid-2023 and enlisted soon after, working as a military police officer with honor, as stated by the military.

“She had a lot of goodness and she definitely had courage,” the governor told the crowd at the memorial. “Though her life ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to be remembered always.”