National Guardsmen Shot Near White House in D.C. Attack
National Guardsmen Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C. by a cross-country attacker, both now in critical condition.
Overview
- National Guardsmen Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were victims of a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C.
- The assailant reportedly drove cross country with the specific intent to attack the two National Guardsmen in the nation's capital.
- Following the shooting, both Beckstrom and Wolfe were rushed to surgery due to the severity of their injuries.
- As a result of the attack, both National Guardsmen are currently listed in critical condition, highlighting the serious nature of the incident.
- The incident involved an attack on military personnel in a high-profile location, raising concerns about security and motives behind such an act.
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The National Guardsmen involved were Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, both from West Virginia and part of a federal deployment in Washington, D.C.
The suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, overstayed his visa, and was granted asylum in April 2025. He was reportedly injured during the attack and has not cooperated with investigators.
The motive for the attack has not been officially released. Investigators are reviewing the suspect's background, including possible connections to partner forces in Afghanistan, but no definitive motive has been confirmed.
Law enforcement and National Guard members returned fire, critically injuring the suspect. The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody, while the two Guardsmen were rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
The National Guard members were conducting high-visibility patrols near the White House, a common security measure for protecting high-profile locations in Washington, D.C.
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