National Guardsmen identified after targeted shooting near White House
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Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe remain in critical condition after 'targeted' attack, officials say
(Fox News) The two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House the day before Thanksgiving in what officials called a "targeted" attack have been identified.
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were in critical condition after undergoing surgery, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said during a press conference Thursday morning.
"I also want to say that both Sarah and Andrew, I believe, were sworn in less than 24 hours before they were shot on the street in Washington," Pirro said. -- More...
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro and FBI Director Kash Patel said the Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House chose the wrong country to attack.
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— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) November 27, 2025
(This post summarizes what multiple outlets, sources, and public reports are saying. I will update as more information comes out.)
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(Daily Mail) Two National Guard soldiers have been shot in an ambush-style attack just 800 yards from the White House, sparking a lockdown at the president's residence.
The suspected gunman is in custody and two soldiers are in critical condition after a shoot-out at Farragut West metro station in the center of Washington, DC. The suspect was also wounded.
Donald Trump vowed that 'the animal' who shot the troops 'will pay a very steep price.' -- More...
2 National Guardsmen critically wounded in 'targeted shooting' blocks from White House
(Fox News) FBI Director Kash Patel said the two West Virginia National Guardsmen wounded in a shooting Wednesday near the White House remain in critical condition, correcting an earlier report from Gov. Patrick Morrisey that the pair had died.
Jeffery Carroll, executive assistant chief of specialized operations at the Metropolitan Police Department, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed during a news conference the attack was targeted, noting the alleged gunman "immediately" opened fire at the service members. -- More...
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