The National Guardsman who was wounded in a shooting incident in Washington, D.C. last week is reportedly making encouraging progress, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. Sharing updates from the soldier’s parents, the governor noted that Andrew Wolfe is beginning to “look more like himself” as his recovery continues.

Governor Morrisey provided this hopeful update on Friday evening, just before taking part in a prayer vigil at Musselman High School in Berkeley County, West Virginia. This school is where the 24-year-old Wolfe, now on the mend, completed his studies, as reported by WUSA9.

“His parents report that his head wound is slowly healing and that he’s beginning to ‘look more like himself,’” stated Morrisey. He went on to add that the family anticipates Wolfe will remain in acute care for another two to three weeks, yet they remain optimistic about his steady progress. “We continue to ask all West Virginians and Americans for their prayers! They are making a difference!” the governor urged.

Andrew Wolfe’s family remains hopeful as he recovers from the shooting that occurred the previous week. They are buoyed by his progress, as shared by Governor Morrisey on Friday. Meanwhile, in a related gesture of respect, the flag on the south lawn of the White House was flown at half-staff on December 4, 2025, in honor of Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard, who tragically lost her life in the attack.

The family of National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, inset, are “optimistic about his progress” after he was shot last week in Washington, D.C., West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Friday. In the background, on Dec. 4, 2025, the flag on the south lawn of the White House flies at half staff in honor of Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard, who was killed in the attack. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Department of Justice)

The vigil began Friday with a moment of silence for National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old who was killed in the Nov. 26 shooting, WUSA9 reported. 

Speaking about Wolfe, Morrisey said, “You are not alone. South Berkeley stands with you, and West Virginia and the whole country are praying for you,” the station added. 

During an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi described Wolfe as a “miracle” who is now “able to open both eyes.”

Undated file photo of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the shooting of  two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C. (Provided by Department of Justice)

“Please continue to pray for Andy. I saw Andy. I’ve met with his mom. I talked to his mom constantly, Melody. His dad, Jason. He has a sister, a brother, an eight-month-old niece. They’re all in the hospital with him,” Bondi said Friday. 

“He’s a miracle. From day one, his mother, Melody said, ‘My son is going to live. My son is going to be 100%.’ And I can say this because the parents let me. I was there when the doctors all came in the room after they had done an angiogram. He has no blood clots. He’s a miracle. And now he’s able to open both eyes,” Bondi added.

People gather on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, for a vigil in Webster Springs, W.Va., in honor of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C. (Kathleen Batten/AP)

The suspected shooter is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. He faces charges of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.