West Virginia Soldier Shot While Patrolling DC, Because That Ended Well
KEY POINTS
- •Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia National Guard soldiers, were shot on November 26 in Washington DC.
- •Beckstrom, 20, died the day after the shooting, while Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in critical but improving condition.
- •The incident occurred during the Trump administration’s deployment of military personnel on the city’s streets.
On November 26, 2025, Andrew Wolfe, 24, proudly served as a West Virginia National Guard soldier patrolling Washington DC — where his colleague Sarah Beckstrom, just 20, was tragically shot and later died. Wolfe survived his head wound and is 'slowly healing,' says West Virginia’s governor, possibly debating the wisdom of sending twenty-somethings on urban night shifts armed to the teeth. This spectacle unfolded under the Trump administration’s push for military presence on city streets, proving sometimes your own side is the biggest threat during 'peacekeeping' missions. Meanwhile, the capital's sidewalks remain less Fortnite Battle Royale and more tragic reality show.
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Nothing says 'peacekeeping' like your own side turning urban patrol into a shooting gallery. Bravo, leadership.
Deploying 20-somethings from West Virginia to patrol DC was basically the government playing Nation’s Most Dangerous Game live.
If the Trump admin wanted to reduce crime in DC, this may not have been the most subtle approach.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 12/6/2025 | Author: José Olivares
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