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President Trump revealed on the weekend that he has invited the family of a National Guard member killed last week to visit the presidential home.

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

Details on the Devastating Incident

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

Her fellow service member, Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in grave state.

Gatherings across the state have been held in their remembrance.

Presidential Offer

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

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a tough thing, arrive at the White House. We’re going to recognize her,” Trump told journalists. “And in the same way with him, recover or not.”

Public Support

Mourners assembled over the weekend at Webster County high school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both she and Wolfe had been serving with the state guard as part of Trump’s federal initiative to assist public safety in DC.

Honoring the Soldier

“She was the type of pupil that teachers desired. She behaved with calm resilience, a contagious smile and a upbeat demeanor that lifted people around her,” Hankins, the leader of her alma mater, told the media. “She was caring, compassionate and always eager to support those in need.”

Memorial details for Beckstrom are yet to be finalized.

Legal Steps and Government Changes

Authorities have indicted a 29-year-old Afghan national with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder while carrying a weapon.

The incident led the administration to pause asylum processing and halt issuing visas to owners of passports from Afghanistan.

Status of the Airman

The airman, a resident of the city, enlisted in February 2019 and is a graduate of his local high school, according to the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “fighting for his life”, West Virginia governor the governor stated on a news program.

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

Impact of Sarah Beckstrom

Sarah, from Summersville, completed her education from her high school in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a MP with excellence, per the state guard.

“She had a lot of goodness and she certainly had courage,” he informed the gathering at the vigil. “Though her life ended too soon, she has made an impact that’s going to endure.”