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.

Jarring image captured by CBS News shows moments after 2 National Guard troops were gunned down by Afghan terror suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal near the White House the day before Thanksgiving. Anthony Rowland/CBS News

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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