National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, identified

Al JazeeraThursday, November 27, 2025 at 3:49:47 PM
  • Two members of the National Guard, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, were shot in Washington, DC, on November 26, 2025. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, with one suspect taken into custody. Beckstrom has since died from her injuries, while Wolfe remains critically injured.
  • The shooting incident has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of military personnel in the capital, particularly in light of the heightened tensions surrounding military presence and security in Washington, DC.
  • This tragic event highlights ongoing debates about national security, the treatment of military personnel, and the implications of recent immigration policies, especially regarding individuals from conflict zones, as the suspect in this case is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021.
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