Sarah Beckstrom was a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard who was critically injured and later died following a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. She was assigned to a military police company and had entered the service in June 2023.
National Guard Service
- Beckstrom served with the 863rd Military Police Company, Engineer Brigade, West Virginia Army National Guard.
- She began her service in June 2023 and was deployed to Washington, D.C. in August 2025 as part of a federal initiative.
- Beckstrom hoped to eventually pursue a career in the FBI.
Incident Details
- On November 26, 2025, Beckstrom volunteered to work during Thanksgiving, allowing others to be with their families.
- She was shot alongside another Guard member, Andrew Wolfe, in an attack that officials are investigating as an act of terrorism.
- Beckstrom suffered mortal wounds and passed away at the hospital surrounded by her family.
Personal Background
- Beckstrom was described by friends and family as caring, tenderhearted, and passionate about serving others.
- She grew up in Summersville, West Virginia, and graduated from Webster County High School in 2023.
- She loved the outdoors and valued time spent with her loved ones.
