Overview
- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said the two service members from his state died after being shot near 17th and H/I Streets NW, close to Lafayette Park.
- Police detained a wounded suspect at the scene, with law enforcement sources reporting the suspect’s injuries are not life‑threatening.
- First responders transported three people to hospitals as MPD, the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, and the D.C. Joint Task Force secured the area.
- Nearby federal buildings, including the Treasury, were closed and multiple blocks were cordoned off as investigators collected evidence.
- The White House said President Trump was informed and monitoring the situation, and no motive has been released as officials reconcile earlier conflicting reports on victims’ conditions.