D.C. Shooting Results in Death of National Guard Member, Another Critically Ill, Trump Reports

A member of the West Virginia National Guard has succumbed to injuries sustained during a Wednesday incident in Washington, D.C., according to President Trump.

President Trump informed the press that 20-year-old Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom passed away in the hospital.

He remarked, "I've been informed that Sarah Beckstrom from West Virginia, one of the guardsmen spoken about and a highly esteemed individual who started her service in June 2023, has tragically died."

Current Condition of the Surviving Victim

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reported earlier that 24-year-old Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe is in critical status following surgery.

President Trump noted, "He is bravely battling for his life and is in dire circumstances."

Trump expressed hope for positive updates regarding Wolfe's condition.

Background Information and Legal Details

Pirro clarified that both National Guard members had been formally sworn in less than a day before the attack.

While they were designated for duty, they were not functioning as law enforcement officers and thus did not possess authority to arrest, as gathered from reliable sources.