President Donald Trump has announced that National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died after the Wednesday shooting in Washington, D. C. The other guardsman, Andrew Wolfe, 24, is still being treated at the hospital.
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were gunned down in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday. The alleged gunman is Afghan soldier Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29. DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she believed both Beckstrom and Wolfe were sworn in less than 24 hours before they were shot on the street.”
President Trump made the announcement on Thursday night, describing Beckstrom as a “highly respected, young, magnificent person” who was “savagely attacked.”
“She’s just passed away. She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now. Her parents are with her. It’s just happened,” Trump said.
National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies
Her death was later confirmed by the District of Columbia National Guard Public Affairs Office.
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that Sarah Beckstrom was “a young soldier and patriot with her entire life ahead of her. Please join me in praying for Sarah’s family, friends, and fellow soldiers left behind.”
