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Former President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he has extended an invitation the relatives of a Guard member fatally shot last week to come to the presidential home.

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

Details on the Tragic Shooting

Soldier Beckstrom, twenty years old, was fatally shot in a violent incident on Wednesday in Washington DC.

Her fellow service member, Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in critical condition.

Vigils across West Virginia have taken place in their honor.

White House Invitation

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

“I told them: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, visit the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” the president addressed journalists. “And similarly with him, recover or not.”

Public Reaction

Mourners gathered over the past few days at the high school in West Virginia to remember Beckstrom.

Both she and Wolfe had been serving with the military unit as part of Trump’s government program to support public safety in DC.

Remembering Beckstrom

“She was the individual that educators desired. She behaved with quiet strength, a bright grin and a positive energy that encouraged those around her,” the principal, the principal of Beckstrom’s alma mater, stated to the Associated Press. “She was kind, considerate and always eager to assist people.”

Funeral arrangements for Sarah are still being arranged.

Legal Measures and Policy Revisions

Law enforcement have indicted a 29-year-old suspect with one count of homicide and charges of assault with intent to kill while armed.

The tragedy prompted the administration to pause asylum processing and cease providing visas to owners of passports from Afghanistan.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

Andrew Wolfe, a native of the city, began his service in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, per the news agency.

He remains under medical supervision and is “fighting for his life”, the state’s governor Morrisey mentioned on television.

The state’s top lawyer Bondi informed the program that she planned to speak to the family.

Legacy of Sarah Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from Webster County high school in June 2023 and enlisted soon after, serving as a MP with excellence, according to the state guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she definitely had bravery,” Morrisey addressed the audience at the memorial. “Though her time lasted far too short, she has left a mark that’s going to last forever.”