US EditionNational Guard Member Andrew Wolfe, Injured in Washington Shooting, Awarded Purple Heart at Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump awarded Purple Hearts to two West Virginia National Guard members shot in a 2025 D.C. ambush; one died and the other is recovering from serious injuries.
- Andrew Wolfe, who survived a gunshot wound to the head while patrolling with the National Guard in Washington last year, was awarded the Purple Heart medal during Trump's State of the Union address.
- Trump honored Wolfe and U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was fatally shot in an ambush on Nov. 26 while deployed to Washington as part of Trump's executive order to battle crime.
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the United States through the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome program, has been charged in connection with the shooting and has pleaded not guilty.
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WV guard members shot in DC given Purple Hearts during Trump's State of the Union
President Donald J. Trump recognized the sacrifices of West Virginia National Guard members Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who were shot at in Washington, D.C., in November 2025, during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026. Beckstrom died as a result of her injuries, and Wolfe is still recovering.
President Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington at State of the Union
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who survived a gunshot wound to the head while patrolling with the National Guard in Washington last year, was presented the Purple Heart medal during Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
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Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington
President Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year.
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