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Former President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he has invited the family of a Guard member tragically killed last week to visit the presidential home.

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

Details on the Devastating Shooting

US army specialist Beckstrom, 20, was killed in a shooting on Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her fellow service member, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in grave state.

Vigils across the state have taken place in their remembrance.

Presidential Call

The president said he’s discussed a meeting at the presidential residence for the families of both soldiers of the state National Guard.

“I told them: ‘When you’re able, because that’s a hard experience, visit the White House. We’re going to honor her,” the president informed journalists. “And in the same way with Andrew, recover or not.”

Community Response

Attendees came together over the weekend at a local school in the state to remember Sarah.

Both she and Wolfe had been serving with the state guard as part of Trump’s federal initiative to assist law enforcement in the capital.

Honoring the Soldier

“She was the individual that teachers wished for. She behaved with calm resilience, a bright grin and a upbeat demeanor that lifted those around her,” Hankins, the leader of Beckstrom’s alma mater, told the Associated Press. “She was sweet, compassionate and always willing to help others.”

Memorial details for Sarah are yet to be finalized.

Legal Actions and Government Changes

Officials have charged a twenty-nine-year-old suspect with a charge of murder and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The tragedy caused the administration to suspend asylum applications and halt issuing entry permits to owners of Afghan passports.

Status of Wolfe

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

He is still undergoing care and is “in a critical fight”, West Virginia governor Morrisey said on a news program.

Attorney general the attorney general told Fox News Sunday that she also intended to speak to his relatives.

Impact of Beckstrom

Sarah, from Summersville, graduated from Webster County high school in June 2023 and joined the military shortly after, serving as a law enforcement officer with honor, according to the military.

“She had a lot of kindness and she absolutely had bravery,” the governor addressed the crowd at the service. “Though her time ended too soon, she has created a legacy that’s going to be remembered always.”