Two National Guardsmen Shot Near White House; Suspect in Custody

Shooting Incident Near White House

• 🎯 The DC mayor has described the shooting of two National Guardsmen as targeted.
• 📍 The incident occurred at 1:15 PM near the Farragut West Metro station, which is approximately a five-minute walk from the White House.
• 🚑 The two National Guardsmen, who are from West Virginia, were on high visibility patrols at the time of the shooting.

Victim Condition and Clarification

• 🏥 The two injured National Guardsmen are currently in critical condition.
• ⚠️ There was initial confusion as the governor of West Virginia mistakenly announced that the two guardsmen had died, a statement he later walked back.

Suspect Apprehension and Investigation

• ✋ A suspect is now in custody, reportedly apprehended by other National Guard soldiers.
• ⚖️ President Donald Trump stated on social media that the suspect will pay a steep price.
• 🤝 Federal agents and the Department of Homeland Security are collaborating with local law enforcement to gather more information on the developing situation.