Overview
- Both West Virginia Guardsmen were critically wounded and taken to separate hospitals, and the wounded suspect is in custody with the scene secured, authorities said.
- Police officials said the attack occurred around 2:15 p.m. at 17th and I Streets NW near the Farragut West Metro entrance, and other Guardsmen helped subdue the shooter after a brief exchange.
- The White House was locked down as President Trump was briefed in Florida, and West Virginia’s governor later retracted an initial statement claiming the Guardsmen had died.
- MPD, the Secret Service, FBI, ATF and U.S. Marshals responded to the scene, with emergency crews transporting three gunshot victims from the area.
- The FBI is initially evaluating whether the case involves terrorism, and some outlets report the suspect has been identified as an Afghan national, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said 500 more Guard troops will be sent to D.C.