Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, a National Guardsman, is on the mend after a critical injury sustained in an ambush-style shooting last month in Washington, DC.
The parents of Andrew Wolfe, 24, shared that his head injury is gradually healing, and he is beginning to resemble his former self, as noted by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. The family anticipates Wolfe will require acute care for the next two to three weeks but maintains optimistic sentiments regarding his recovery.
Wolfe was one of two West Virginia National Guard members shot on November 26 when a gunman opened fire near the White House. Tragically, his colleague, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, succumbed to her injuries.
Governor Morrisey has urged the public to continue praying for Wolfe and his family, expressing his concerns and well wishes during a vigil held at Musselman High School in Inwood, where Wolfe was once a student. The soldier's parents conveyed their gratitude for the worldwide support and their determination to remain hopeful amidst the long road ahead.
Recent updates reveal that Staff Sgt. Wolfe responded positively to medical staff by moving his toes and giving a thumbs-up during interactions.
The suspected shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been charged with first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill. Before relocating to the US in 2021, Lakanwal served as a counterterrorism soldier in a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan.
In light of these events, the Trump administration has cited the shooting as a catalyst for tightening immigration policies, announcing an increase in National Guard presence in DC.
