National Guard member critically wounded in suspected terror attack in Washington DC unlikely to survive, dad says

The National Guardswoman gunned down by a suspected terrorist in Washington DC is not expected to survive, her devastated father revealed.

“She has a mortal wound. It’s not going to be a recovery,” the father of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, Gary Beckstrom, told the New York Times.

“I’m holding her hand right now,” the devastated dad added.

Sarah Beckstrom in military uniform with her father Gary Beckstrom. — Sarah Beckstrom seen with her father Gary. Facebook / Gary Beckstrom

Sarah Beckstrom in a red graduation gown and cap with sunflowers, smiling for the camera. — Beckstrom seen in her graduation gown. Facebook / Sarah Beckstrom

Overhead view of law enforcement tending to victims of a shooting near a shattered bus stop. — Dramatic footage shows the immediate aftermath of a shooting near the White House that left two National Guard members wounded. Elizabeth Gomes via Storyful

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The father declined to say anything more.

His 20-year-old daughter was shot in the head and chest just blocks from the White House around 2 p.m. Wednesday, when suspected terrorist Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, allegedly opened fire on her and another National Guardsman patrolling the area at her side.

Other National Guard member Andrew Wolfe was also critically wounded in the shooting near the White House.

National Guard member critically wounded in suspected terror attack in Washington DC unlikely to survive, dad says

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