National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom Passes Away After D.C. Attack
Tragic Death of National Guard Member in DC Attack President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that a National Guard member was killed during an incident in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. “Unfortunately, just moments before I could continue, I heard from Sarah Beckstrom from West Virginia, a highly respected and talented young woman who began her […]
Political advisor states 500 additional National Guard troops would be ‘targets’
Concerns Over Adding Troops to Washington, D.C. A Democratic strategist voiced concerns on CNN, stating that increasing the number of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., by 500 would create “more targets” for potential shootings. During an interview on “CNN Newsnight,” host Erica Hill questioned Democratic strategist Donte Mills about the ongoing legal discussions regarding […]
National Guard Members Were Sworn In Just a Day Before Being Shot
Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House on Wednesday, just hours after they were sworn in, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro. The victims, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolf, 24, both from West Virginia, remain in critical condition following emergency surgery. “Sarah and Andrew […]
Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guardswoman who was shot by an irrational gunman, has passed away.
Tragic Shooting of National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard, was tragically shot and killed in an unprovoked attack by Afghan refugees. President Trump announced her passing during a Thanksgiving night speech, expressing sorrow for her loss. “She just passed away. She’s no longer with us. She’s looking […]
Inside the American Dream life of the suspected DC National Guard terrorist — as neighbors share details of the dramatic FBI raid
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Afghan national accused of fatally shooting two National Guardsmen was reportedly living what seemed like a quiet family life in a $2,000-a-month apartment in this calm town in Washington until the FBI conducted a raid on his residence on Wednesday, according to neighbors. Rahmanullah Rakanwar, 29, was often spotted engrossed in […]
Prosecutors plan to pursue the death penalty for the shooter of the DC National Guard.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Shooting Suspect Prosecutors are moving to seek the death penalty for a man accused of ambushing and seriously injuring two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C., as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday. “Let me be clear: I will do everything possible to ensure […]
Parent of National Guard Shooting Victim Shares
The day after a shooting near the White House left two newly sworn members of the National Guard critically injured, Sarah Beckstrom’s father expressed doubts about her survival. Gary Beckstrom shared, via phone, “I’m holding her hand right now. She is mortally wounded. She will never recover.” His 20-year-old daughter’s fate appears grim, according to […]
Afghan suspect in National Guard shooting was employed by a top CIA unit
Details Emerge About Suspected Shooter of National Guardsmen Near White House A suspect involved in the shooting deaths of two National Guardsmen close to the White House has a background that raises questions. According to new information, Rahmanullah Rakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, previously served in a CIA-backed counterterrorism unit during his time in Afghanistan. […]
Suspect in D.C. National Guard Shooting Traveled Across the Country to Carry Out Attack
Update on National Guard Shooting Incident Officials revealed that the suspect in the shooting incident involving the National Guard in Washington, D.C., traveled all the way from Washington state to carry out the attack. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, extended her heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families during a […]
Authorities identify National Guard members injured near the White House
Two National Guard soldiers fired upon just blocks from the White House the day before Thanksgiving were identified as being in critical condition following surgery. Authorities labeled the shooting as a “targeted” attack. Sara Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were both critically injured. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, mentioned […]