Start Here Aftermath of the DC National Guard Shooting
Dec 1, 2025
Selena Wang, an ABC News senior White House correspondent, delves into the shocking D.C. shooting of two National Guard members, exploring the suspect's background and the political fallout, including President Trump's proposals for increased military presence and paused asylum decisions. Ian Pannell, ABC's chief foreign correspondent, updates on Ukrainian peace talks in Florida, highlighting the urgency of negotiations amid ongoing conflict and the stark reality of life in Ukraine under relentless Russian attacks.
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Nearby Shooting During Presidential Travel
- Selena Wang recounts hearing multiple shots near the White House while traveling with the president in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- She describes guardsmen rushing to help, one shooter being wounded, and the suspect taken to a hospital under heavy guard.
Victims' Identities And Sacrifice
- Selena Wang names the two guardsmen who were shot and notes their ages and service.
- She reports Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf remains critically wounded.
Suspect's Background And Struggles
- The suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan national who came to the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome and lived in Bellingham, Washington.
- Reports say he had worked with U.S. forces in Kandahar, struggled with an expired work permit, and became increasingly isolated.