The shooting happened in the vicinity of the White House, which was put on lockdown, according to Breitbart News.
The man accused of attacking Beckstrom and a fellow guardsman was identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was taken into custody following the attack.
Per Breitbart News:
According to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro, Beckstrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe were both uniformed members of the West Virginia National Guard, deployed under President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at securing the nation’s capital. Both soldiers had been sworn in less than 24 hours prior to the attack.
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In his address to the nation following the violent attack, Trump said, “This heinous assault was an act of evil and act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity. Americans tonight are with those two West Virginian National Guard and their families.”
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In his comments announcing Beckstrom’s passing, Trump added, “She’s looking down at us right now. Her parents are with her. This just happened. She was savagely attacked. She’s dead, she’s not with us. Incredible person, outstanding in every single way, in every department. It’s horrible.”
* Original Article:
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2025/11/27/president-trump-national-guardsman-sarah-beckstrom-dies-following-d-c-attack/