Trump announces death of one National Guard member shot near White House
A makeshift memorial outside of the Farragut West Metro Station a day after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., U.S., on November 27, 2025.
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Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members shot in Washington on Wednesday, has died, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (November 27, 2025).
“Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, one of the guardsmen that we’re talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person … She’s just passed away. She’s no longer with us,” Mr. Trump said.
“The other young man, is fighting for his life. He’s in very bad shape,” Mr. Trump said as he addressed the troops.
Mr. Trump also said that the shooter also is in serious condition.
Published – November 28, 2025 05:37 am IST
