An Afghan terror suspect gunned down two West Virginia National Guard members in broad daylight near a busy Metro station in the nation’s capital, exposing dangerous security gaps that put our uniformed heroes at risk while protecting American streets.
Story Highlights
- Two West Virginia National Guard troops shot by Afghan terror suspect near Farragut Square Metro Station
- Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, were serving on D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission
- Attack occurred in broad daylight at 2:15 p.m. in high-traffic downtown Washington area
- Both victims hospitalized, suspect in custody following terror-related shooting
Terror Strike in Heart of Nation’s Capital
On November 26, 2025, two West Virginia National Guard members fell victim to a terror attack while protecting Washington, D.C. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, from Martinsburg, and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, from Webster Springs, were shot near Farragut Square Metro Station around 2:15 p.m.
Both service members had been deployed since August 2025 as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission, demonstrating their commitment to securing America’s capital during domestic operations.
The attack highlights the vulnerability of National Guard personnel serving on domestic security missions. Wolfe, assigned to the Force Support Squadron of the 167th Airlift Wing, entered service in February 2019. Beckstrom, serving with the 863rd Military Police Company of the 111th Engineer Brigade, began her military career in June 2023. Both were fulfilling their duty to protect American citizens when they became targets of this senseless violence.
Security Protocols Under Scrutiny
The shooting occurred in a prominent public area near major government and commercial districts, raising serious questions about protection measures for deployed military personnel. Farragut Square Metro Station serves as a critical transportation hub with heavy civilian traffic, making it a challenging environment to secure.
The incident exposes potential gaps in security protocols that failed to prevent an Afghan terror suspect from accessing and attacking uniformed American service members in broad daylight.
This attack demonstrates the evolving nature of domestic terror threats facing our military personnel. The characterization of the perpetrator as an “Afghan terror suspect” suggests potential connections to foreign extremist ideologies targeting American forces on home soil.
Such incidents demand immediate review of how we protect our National Guard members while they work to keep our communities safe from the very threats that ultimately targeted them.
Investigation and Federal Response
Federal authorities have taken the suspect into custody, indicating the seriousness of this terror-related incident. The involvement of an Afghan terror suspect suggests this case will likely fall under federal jurisdiction, potentially involving the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.
The attack occurred just months into the Trump administration’s renewed focus on combating domestic terrorism and securing American communities from foreign-influenced threats.
Both wounded service members remain hospitalized, though specific details about their injuries and recovery prospects have not been disclosed. The West Virginia National Guard, under Maj. Gen. Jim Seward’s command, confirmed the identities and service records of both victims.
This transparency helps honor their service while the investigation proceeds into how a terror suspect gained access to attack American military personnel in the heart of Washington, D.C.
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WVA National Guard confirms identity of Guardsmen wounded in DC shooting
