A member of the National Guard, Sarah Beckstrom, age 20, has lost her life following a tragic shooting incident in Washington D.C. The deadly event occurred on a Wednesday afternoon near Farragut Square, just blocks from the White House, resulting in Beckstrom's injuries and the critical condition of 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, the second gunshot victim. President Trump announced Beckstrom's passing during a Thanksgiving call with U.S. service members, praising her as a 'magnificent person.' Both soldiers were on a patrol that was part of a wider effort to enhance security in the capital amidst rising crime rates. The suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal from Afghanistan, has been charged with several counts, and authorities are considering the death penalty for him. This shooting has underscored the risks faced by local and national troops patrolling urban areas.
Tragic Death of National Guard Member Following Washington DC Shooting
Tragic Death of National Guard Member Following Washington DC Shooting
A National Guard member has succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting incident in Washington D.C. A second member remains in critical condition as police investigate the attack.
Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the National Guard, has died following a shooting in Washington D.C. The incident also left a second service member, Andrew Wolfe, critically injured. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is in custody and faces multiple charges. The shooting occurred near Farragut Square, raising security concerns in the capital as troops are deployed to address urban crime.
