Murder Charge Filed in DC National Guard Shooting
The charges against the suspect have been elevated to first-degree murder following the death of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, who was critically injured in the Washington, DC shooting on Wednesday.
Authorities confirmed that Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries, prompting prosecutors to amend the initial charges. The suspect, whose name has not been publicly released, was originally accused of assault and firearm offenses related to the shooting involving two National Guard members.
The incident remains under investigation as officials work to determine the motive and sequence of events leading up to the tragedy.
“Our thoughts are with Specialist Beckstrom’s family and the National Guard community during this difficult time,” officials stated.
Author Summary
Charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died following the Washington, DC shooting involving National Guard members.
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