Tragic Loss: Sarah Beckstrom, 20-Year-Old National Guard Member Killed in Washington DC Shooting Near White House

Nov 28, 2025 12:12 pm CST

Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member from West Virginia, has died following a shooting incident near the White House. Beckstrom, who joined the military in 2023 and volunteered for deployment to Washington DC during Thanksgiving, was one of two service members targeted in the attack. The incident has prompted a federal investigation, with one suspect in custody as questions about security in the nation's capital continue to mount.