Two National Guardsmen Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near White House

Shooting Incident in Washington D.C.

• 🎯 Two National Guardsmen were critically injured in what is being described as a targeted attack in Washington D.C.
• 📍 The shooting occurred outside the Farragut West metro station, approximately a five-minute walk from the White House.
• ⏱️ The incident took place around 1:15 PM local time, with CPR being performed on one of the injured guardsmen shortly after.

Suspect Apprehended and Presidential Response

• 👮 A suspect was apprehended by other National Guard soldiers after a confrontation.
• ⚖️ President Trump stated that the individual responsible will pay a steep price.
• 🤝 Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security are collaborating with local law enforcement to gather more information.

Increased National Guard Presence

• 📈 President Trump has requested an additional 500 National Guardsmen to be deployed to the nation's capital.
• 🏛️ This request, made to the Secretary of the US Army, comes as over 2,000 National Guard members are already stationed in D.C.
• ❓ The timing of the new troops' arrival and their specific roles remain unclear.