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Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House; Suspect Detained

Officials now describe the Guardsmen as critically injured.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred at 17th and H/I Streets NW near Farragut West, about two blocks from the White House.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the victims are members of the West Virginia National Guard who were on duty in the area.
  • A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, was also wounded, and was transported to a hospital.
  • Federal and local agencies, including the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, MPD and the DC Joint Task Force, secured the scene and launched a joint investigation.
  • West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially announced the Guardsmen had died, then retracted his statement, while federal officials said the pair remain in critical condition; President Trump said the attacker will “pay a very high price.”