In a tragic turn of events, Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has passed away from injuries sustained in an ambush-style shooting in Washington D.C. President Trump confirmed her death and extended condolences to her family. The second victim, Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is also in serious condition. Both Guard members had been serving in the district since August and were deputized for patrols. Specialist Beckstrom had volunteered for the D.C. deployment, while Staff Sergeant Wolfe has served in the Guard since 2019. The National Guard community mourns the loss of Specialist Beckstrom and wishes Staff Sergeant Wolfe a swift recovery.
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