West Virginia National Guard Soldier Killed in Washington, D.C. Ambush ShootingStory: U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard, has died from injuries sustained in an ambush-style shooting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Authorities say the incident occurred late Wednesday evening in a residential area of the city. Beckstrom was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.Officials have not yet released details regarding a possible motive or suspects. The Washington Metropolitan Police Department, along with military authorities, are investigating the attack, calling it a “targeted and tragic act of violence.” Beckstrom is being remembered by fellow service members as a dedicated soldier and role model who served her country with honor. Story By Dr Donnell Ballard #ShootingVictims #VirginiaNews #VirginiaNews #HerndonVA #Veteran #Virginia #VeteransInNature