Archive · 28 Nov 2025
National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Dies After White House Shooting
A young woman named Sarah Beckstrom, who was part of the National Guard, was shot near the White House in Washington DC.
She was very badly hurt and did not survive.
Another soldier, Andrew Wolfe, was also shot and is now fighting for his life.
The person who shot them is in serious condition in the hospital.
The shooting is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack.
The shooter is an Afghan national who came to the US in 2021.
It's a very sad situation, and people are trying to understand why it happened.
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member, died after being shot near the White House in Washington DC.
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, another National Guard member, was also shot and is fighting for his life.
The shooter, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is in serious condition and under investigation for terrorism.
Lakanwal allegedly acted alone and drove cross-country before ambushing the Guard members.
The incident has drawn political accusations regarding immigration vetting failures and prompted a review of asylum cases.
- Who
- Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member, and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, a 24-year-old National Guard member
- What
- Shot near the White House in Washington DC, with Sarah Beckstrom succumbing to her injuries and Andrew Wolfe fighting for his life
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the updates reported on Thursday
- Where
- Washington DC, near the White House
- Why
- The shooting is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism, with the suspect allegedly acting alone
- Victim
- Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
- Age
- 20
- Organization
- National Guard
- Location
- Washington DC
- Injury Status
- Mortal wound, not expected to survive
- Shooter
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal
- Shooter Age
- 29
- Shooter Condition
- Serious
- Other Victim
- Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe
- Other Victim Condition
- Fighting for his life
Sources
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