Washington: The death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has been confirmed in the shooting that took place on Wednesday in Washington, DC, America. Two guards were injured in the firing, out of which Sara succumbed to her injuries. President Donald Trump himself was informed about this sad news and described her as an honorable and wonderful person.
Trump's first statement came out after this attack near the White House. He said that 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia was engaged in the service of her country and is no longer among us. Her family had also earlier said that Sara's injuries were so serious that there was no hope of survival.
Trump also said that 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe is still in critical condition and fighting for his life. He has been kept under constant observation in the hospital.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro wrote on social media that these were the same young soldiers who also chose to perform duty on Thanksgiving. He saluted their sacrifice on behalf of the country and said that their contribution will always be remembered.
The suspect in the attack was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who came to the US in 2021. Officials say Lakanwal had previously served in CIA-backed Afghan strike units. These were the same teams that were involved in the fight against the Taliban and later became part of the security of Kabul Airport.
That year he was brought to the United States under "Operation Allies Welcome," a program designed to protect Afghans who had served with American troops.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe told CBS that the decision to bring Lakanwal to the US in 2021 was made because he had worked with the US government and the CIA in Kandahar. According to federal prosecutors, he drove more than 2,500 miles before reaching Washington, D.C., and then carried out what authorities have described as an ambush.
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