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National Guard Member Killed, Another Wounded in Washington D.C. Shooting
A 20-year-old National Guard member, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, was killed and a second guardsman was critically wounded in a shooting in Washington D. C.The incident, confirmed by former President Donald Trump, has cast a pall over the city and prompted a major investigation. Beckstrom, a citizen-soldier from Minnesota, represents the domestic defense personnel regularly deployed for duties in the nation's capital.The circumstances of the shooting are under active investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, with support from federal agencies including the FBI. The attack raises urgent questions about the safety and security protocols for service members stationed domestically, highlighting that the risks they face are not confined to traditional battlefields. The loss has sent a unit into mourning and underscores the profound sacrifices made by military personnel and their families.
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