"US president says second National Guard member is fighting for his life' after the attack a day earlier in Washington, DC. United States President Donald Trump said that one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House has died, while the other soldier is fighting for his life. Trump said on Thursday evening that West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died from wounds following the double shooting on Wednesday, a short distance from the White House."
"The president hailed Beckstrom as a highly respected, young, magnificent person and said the second member of the National Guard targeted in the gun attack was critical. He's in very bad shape, Trump said as he addressed troops in a video call to mark the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. This is a breaking news story. More to follow soon."
President Donald Trump announced that West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died from wounds sustained in a double shooting near the White House. The shooting occurred a day earlier and targeted two National Guard troops standing a short distance from the White House. The second service member remains in critical condition, described by the president as 'in very bad shape.' The president praised Beckstrom as a highly respected, young and magnificent person. He delivered the remarks while addressing troops via a video call to mark the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.
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