National Guard member dies from injuries after D.C. shooting

By Brian Mann,

A Martínez

Published November 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM EST

Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., died Thursday. The latest on the investigation into the attack.

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