National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting near White House

December 13, 2025 by salah

National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies

Her death was later confirmed by the District of Columbia National Guard Public Affairs Office.

FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that Sarah Beckstrom was “a young soldier and patriot with her entire life ahead of her. Please join me in praying for Sarah’s family, friends, and fellow soldiers left behind.”

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.”