The uniformed military personnel from the West Virginia National Guard shot near the White House and taken to hospital in critical condition. Suspect in custody.
Two uniformed West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot and wounded near the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, ABC News reported.
A short time later, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the two guardsmen were killed in the attack.
However, he later walked back that announcement, writing on social media, “We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.”
“Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community,” he added.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the two guardsmen are hospitalized in critical condition.
A suspect was neutralized and is currently in critical condition in the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police Department wrote on X: “Critical Incident: MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come.”
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated: “Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C. The Department of Homeland Security is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.”
A White House spokeswoman said that President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting incident and that a curfew had been imposed on the White House.
Trump himself was at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the time of the incident. He wrote on his Truth Social platform: “The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price. God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!”
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