National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting near White House
National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies
Her death was later confirmed by the District of Columbia National Guard Public Affairs Office.
Moreover, War Secretary Pete Hegseth called Beckstrom “an American hero.”
“An American hero, at home with the LORD,” Hegseth wrote. “RIP, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. May our nation kneel in prayer for her family.”
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Sarah Beckstrom was a patriot and that her sacrifice “will never be forgotten.”
“Lord, grant Sarah’s family strength, healing, and comfort,” Bongino wrote in a post on X. “She led a life of patriotism, service and sacrifice, and we will not rest until we bring the hand of justice to her attacker,” he continued. “Her sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Bongino added: “God bless America, and all of those patriots and heroes who defend Her.”