Two National Guard soldiers shot dead in horrific attack on streets of DC as White House is urgently locked down
The killing of two National Guard soldiers near the White House led to security measures being taken at the president’s residence.
The suspected shooter was held in custody after several West Virginia National Guard soldiers shot the White House street in downtown D.C.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm that both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C. earlier today have died from their injuries,” said West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey.
‘These brave West Virginians lost their lives serving their country. We are in contact with federal authorities as the investigation continues. Our entire state mourns with their families, loved ones and the Guard community. ‘West Virginia will never forget their service or sacrifice, and we will demand full responsibility for this terrible act.’
An image emerged online showing a wounded National Guard soldier lying on the pavement with blood flowing from his head while Secret Service agents gave him medical attention.
Two National Guard members who were shot while on duty near the White House are in critical condition.
An unidentified soldier in uniform was seen on a stretcher inside the ambulance, receiving medical attention at the scene.
An FBI source said agents are on the way and will arrive on the scene as soon as possible. Kash Patel was seen arriving at the scene in convoy with his security squadron.
Armed National Guard troops have been deployed to the nation’s capital since early August as part of Donald Trump’s war on crime.
‘The White House is aware of this tragic situation and is actively monitoring it. “The President has been briefed,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Daily Mail.
National Guard troops were shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon
Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in DC on Wednesday afternoon.
It was seen that a wounded soldier was being treated in the ambulance at the scene.
Nearly 2,000 National Guard troops have been deployed from D.C. and at least eight states.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asked for prayers for the two guards and said her department was working with local law enforcement.
Secret Service officers and ambulances were seen responding to the scene.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the Secret Service for comment.
The president was not at the White House at the time of the shooting because he went to Mar-a-Lago yesterday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
‘The National Guard opened fire near the White House just before 2:15 p.m. I was in an Uber to work with my cameraman and as I drove past Farragut West I heard multiple gunshots,” journalist Mari Otsu wrote to X.
‘One of the National Guard fell as others rushed to the scene. The area remains under lockdown and the Secret Service is being deployed.’
Other photos have emerged showing National Guard troops securing the area in downtown DC where two soldiers were shot.
A National Guard soldier helps secure the perimeter near the White House in downtown D.C. following the attack
More than 2,000 National Guard members have been deployed to D.C. since the beginning of August as part of Trump’s war on crime.
D.C. police and federal law enforcement gathered at the scene of the attack, just down the street from the White House
The identity of the suspect arrested in connection with the attack was not disclosed to the public.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer released a statement praying for National Guard soldiers.
‘My heart breaks for the victims of this horrific attack near the White House in Washington DC. I am monitoring the situation closely and praying for the injured National Guard members and their families. I thank all first responders who acted quickly to apprehend the suspect.
The Federal Aviation Administration briefly stopped commercial planes arriving at Reagan Washington International Airport after the attack.
The decision was made due to ‘the locations of the planes that intervened in today’s shooting incident’. ‘Normal operations have resumed.’
This is an evolving story…
