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Former President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that he has invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to come to the White House.

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

Information on the Tragic Shooting

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

Her fellow service member, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, is still in the hospital in grave state.

Memorials across West Virginia have taken place in their remembrance.

Presidential Offer

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

“I said: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House. We’re going to pay tribute to Sarah,” the president told reporters. “And likewise with him, no matter the outcome.”

Community Response

Community members came together over the weekend at the high school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both she and Wolfe had been fulfilling duties with the state guard as part of the president’s federal initiative to aid law enforcement in the capital.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the type of pupil that instructors wished for. She behaved with inner fortitude, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that inspired those around her,” the principal, the head of her alma mater, told the press. “She was sweet, compassionate and always willing to assist people.”

Service plans for Sarah are yet to be finalized.

Legal Measures and Policy Adjustments

Officials have accused a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with one count of first-degree murder and charges of violent assault while carrying a weapon.

The tragedy caused the administration to pause asylum applications and temporarily stop issuing visas to possessors of Afghan passports.

Status of Andrew Wolfe

Wolfe, a native of the city, started his military career in early 2019 and is a graduate of Musselman high school, according to the Associated Press.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, the state’s governor Morrisey said on a news program.

Attorney general the attorney general stated on Fox News Sunday that she planned to meet with Wolfe’s family.

Memory of Beckstrom

Beckstrom, from Summersville, completed her education from her high school in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a law enforcement officer with distinction, per the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of compassion and she certainly had courage,” he addressed the audience at the service. “Though her time ended too soon, she has left a mark that’s going to last forever.”