One of the National Guard soldiers wounded in Wednesday’s shooting near the White House has died, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
In his first live comments since the attack, Trump confirmed the death of Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia. “Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, one of the guardsmen that we’re talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person She’s just passed away. She’s no longer with us,” he said.
Trump added that the second victim, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, remains in critical condition and is “still fighting for his life”.
Earlier in the day, Beckstrom’s father, Gary Beckstrom, told the New York Times that her injuries were unsurvivable. “I’m holding her hand right now,” he said during a phone call. “She has a mortal wound. It’s not going to be a recovery.”
The shooting, which unfolded just blocks from the White House, left both soldiers in critical condition before Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries. Authorities continue to investigate the attack.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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