The surviving National Guard member wounded in the D.C. shooting is now breathing on his own and can stand with assistance, his medical team said Friday.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolf The medical team said in a statement that the National Guard member had “made exceptional progress” in the 16 days since he was airlifted to MedStar Washington Hospital Center with a serious gunshot wound to the head.
“He is now breathing on his own and can stand with assistance, important milestones that reflect his strength and determination,” neurosurgeon Jeffrey May said in the statement.
West Virginia National Guard members Wolf, 24, and Private army. Sarah Beckstrom They were shot and killed in an ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C., on November 26. Beckstrom, 20, died from her injuries the next day.
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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey He said last week that Wolfe was “slowly recovering” and his family expected Wolfe to remain in intensive care for another two to three weeks, but he was “optimistic about his progress.”
His medical team said Friday that Wolf is ready to move from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation based on his recent improvements.
The location of his rehabilitation was not revealed at the request of his family. The Wolf family thanked the medical staff, doctors and nurses who cared for their son throughout his stay. The family said in a statement that the care “has been amazing, and they tell us Andy’s progress has been a miracle.”
The Wolf family said they knew Their son He faces a long and difficult rehabilitation process.
“We know he will continue to improve at a rapid pace and we know your prayers make a difference. Please continue as God heals Andrew and gives him the strength to return to work, the West Virginia National Guard, and his new mission of being a light in this world,” the family said in a statement.