National Guardsmen Shot Near White House; Suspect in Custody

Shooting Incident Details

• 🎯 At approximately 2:15 PM local time in Washington D.C., two members of the National Guard were brazenly attacked and shot near 17th and I Street Northwest.
• ⚡ The suspect approached, raised a firearm, and discharged it at the National Guard members.
• 🤝 Other National Guard members in the vicinity intervened, subdued the suspect, and took them into custody with assistance from law enforcement.

Suspect and Victim Status

• 🏥 Both National Guard members are in critical condition and are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
• 🩹 The suspect was also transported to a local hospital for treatment after being shot during the apprehension.
• 🔍 The investigation is in its preliminary stages, and the motive for the attack is currently unknown.

Law Enforcement Response

• 🚓 The FBI will lead the investigation as an assault on federal law enforcement officers, with support from Homeland Security, Secret Service, ATF, and DEA.
• 🤝 Collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, is emphasized to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
• 🗣️ President Trump has been briefed, and assurances have been given that all necessary resources will be deployed to safeguard the nation's capital.

Official Statements and Prayers

• 🙏 FBI Director Kash Patel and Mayor Muriel Bowser extended thoughts and prayers to the injured guardsmen and their families.
• 🌟 The actions of the National Guard members who intervened and subdued the suspect are highlighted as heroic and indicative of their extensive training.
• ⚖️ The US Attorney's office has assured that the case will receive their full attention for prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.