West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that no National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., have requested to return home following a shooting that killed Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounded Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. Morrisey emphasized the troops’ commitment to their mission despite the tragedy and stated that he would consult Guard leadership before making future deployment decisions. The shooting suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been charged with first-degree murder, while the swift response from the Guard prevented further casualties. Morrisey praised Beckstrom’s positive impact on her unit and highlighted Wolfe’s family legacy of service, requesting prayers for his recovery.
