West Virginia National Guard Members Ambushed in DC: Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe Identified

Ambush in Washington D.C.

• 🎯 Two West Virginia National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom (20) and Andrew Wolfe (24), were critically injured in a brazen and targeted ambush.
• ⚡ The attack occurred on Thanksgiving Eve near 17th and I streets NW, with a lone gunman opening fire without provocation.
• ⚠️ One guardsman was struck, and then struck again, while the other was hit multiple times.

Service and Sacrifice

• 🇺🇸 The guardsmen were in D.C. to maintain safety under President Trump's executive order and volunteered for duty.
• 💔 Their families are devastated, and the guardsmen are currently in critical condition following surgery.
• 🤝 Resources and support have been provided to the victims' families during this difficult time.

Suspect Apprehended

• 🔫 The assailant, armed with a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver, was neutralized and subdued by fellow guardsmen at the scene.
• 🏥 The suspect was transported to a local hospital and remains under heavy guard.
• 💬 The incident highlights the increasing dangers faced by service members performing their duties.