Governor Patrick Morrisey has released a statement following the death of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who died from injuries sustained in a shooting incident.
“A few moments ago, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom passed away from the injuries sustained during yesterday’s horrific shooting. This is not the result we hoped for, but it is the result we all feared.
Sarah served with courage, extraordinary resolve, and an unwavering sense of duty to her state and to her nation. She answered the call to serve, stepped forward willingly, and carried out her mission with the strength and character that define the very best of the West Virginia National Guard.”
Specialist Beckstrom was a member of the West Virginia National Guard.
