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National Guard members were shot this afternoon
targeted ambush near the White House in Washington, D.C.. A suspect was also shot during the incident, taken into custody, and is currently hospitalized.Two National Guard members were shot and critically wounded this afternoon in a
Here is what is known about the incident:
Location: The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. ET near the Farragut West Metro station, just a couple of blocks from the White House.
Victims: The two victims are members of the West Virginia National Guard who were in D.C. as part of a federal deployment related to crime prevention efforts. Both remain in critical condition in separate hospitals.
Incident Details: A lone gunman reportedly came around a corner, raised a firearm, and opened fire on the Guardsmen, who were on high-visibility patrol. At least one Guard member or law enforcement officer returned fire, injuring the suspect.
Investigation: Local law enforcement and federal agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office, are investigating the shooting, with the FBI leading the inquiry. Officials have described the attack as a “matter of national security”.
Response: The White House was briefly placed on lockdown following the incident. President Donald Trump, who was in Florida, ordered the immediate deployment of an additional 500 National Guard troops to D.C..
Motive: The motive behind the targeted attack is not yet known. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been publicly released.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 27, 2025
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