Eyewitness Describes Aftermath of National Guard Shooting Near White House

Scene After the Shooting

• 💡 An eyewitness recounts seeing a person being held down and yelling, with broken glass at a bus stop.
• 🚗 After a vehicle was moved, two National Guard soldiers were discovered on the ground, with one receiving resuscitation efforts.
• ⏱️ It took several minutes for any official response or for the area to be cordoned off, creating a surreal atmosphere.

Eyewitness Reaction and Empathy

• 💔 The witness expressed feeling terrible for the National Guard members, noting they were ordered to be there and likely preferred not to be.
• 😥 Several guardsmen were seen hugging each other, visibly upset by the sight of their injured colleague.