Related video of W.Va. Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaking on the shooting.

WASHINGTON, DC (WOWK) - One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday has died, according to President Donald Trump.

The president said that U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Webster Springs, succumbed to the injuries she sustained in the shooting on Wednesday. Her father, Gary Beckstrom, also confirmed her death on social media.

This photo provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office shows U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 (U.S. Attorney’s Office)

President Trump announced Beckstrom's passing in a call with service members Thursday night.

"I must unfortunately tell you t

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