National Guard Shooting Suspect to Be Charged With First-Degree Murder, Pirro Says

The charge was upgraded after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died in the incident.
National Guard Shooting Suspect to Be Charged With First-Degree Murder, Pirro Says
Washington Metropolitan Police on the move after two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House on Nov. 26, 2025. Evan Vucci/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Charges against the man accused of shooting two National Guard members this week will be upgraded to first-degree murder after one died, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Nov. 28.

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, were both shot on Nov. 26. Beckstrom died a day later, Trump confirmed during a call with service members on Thanksgiving. Wolfe remains in critical condition.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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