2 National Guard troops seen in jarring photo moments after being gunned down by Afghan terror suspect in DC

A jarring image shows authorities rushing to help two West Virginia National Guard members just moments after they were gunned down by a crazed shooter in Washington, DC, Wednesday afternoon.

The picture captured by CBS News showed the two brave troops lifeless on the ground as scores of law enforcement officers, including police officers and Secret Service agents, surrounding them during the chaotic moment.

Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died of her wounds on Thanksgiving while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is still clinging to life Friday.

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The two heroes were in DC as part of President Trump’s deployment of troops to US cities dealing with high crime.

The alleged gunman, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was wounded when another National Guard member returned fire, ending his hail of terror.

He’s facing first-degree murder and related charges, federal prosecutors said.