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Father of fallen National Guard member calls her death a 'horrible tragedy' in heartbreaking post
- The shooting near Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. killed a West Virginia National Guard member and wounded another.
- The deceased, Sarah Beckstrom, was 20 years old, part of the West Virginia National Guard, according to Fox News reporting.
- Gary Beckstrom, father of the fallen soldier Sarah Beckstrom, posted a heartfelt message calling the death a horrible tragedy.
- The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is identified as an Afghan national connected to the shooting, prompting questions about immigration and vetting.
- The incident occurred on November 26, 2025, near the Farragut Square Metro Station, with one guard member killed and another injured.
- Trump announced the death of the National Guard member and called for attention to the investigation.
- The Fox News report identifies the victims as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, both National Guard members.
- The incident has intensified scrutiny of immigration policy and vetting for Afghans admitted under parole programs.
- The report includes visual and editorial notes typical of Fox News Digital coverage, including statements from officials and family.
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