UPDATE 3:39 CST The West Virginia Governor is suddenly backtracking on his obituaries for his Guardsmen. That's a wonderful development if any of it's true. But DAMN I wish he hadn't Xweeted until he was sure.
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.
— Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025
Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community.
In the meantime, never you worry. MS NOW is trying to make sure more of them get shot.
MS NOW's Ken Dilanian just after 3pm Eastern on the shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington D.C...
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) November 26, 2025
"[O]f course, you know, there's so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ice, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks. And so there's,… pic.twitter.com/p6IPk6XTWl
..."[O]f course, you know, there's so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ice, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks. And so there's, you don't know, people walking around with uniforms in an American city. There are some Americans that might object to that. And so apparently this shooting has happened."
Press conference link and I'll try to pull snippets.
WATCH LIVE: Authorities hold press conference after 2 National Guard troops shot near White House
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 26, 2025
https://t.co/duA1ojTRFx
DC police chief said National Guard members subdued the suspect after he fired at their fellow Guardsmen.
Chief confirms the suspect was shot. The mayor calls the attack a 'targeted shooting.'
Not a peep about the suspect. Only that he's in the hospital being treated for his gunshot wounds.
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Beege Notes: I wrote this as breaking news was happening, not knowing when it would post, and the God-awful news came just as I updated the post before it published.So please bear with the way it reads.
My heart is breaking right now.
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Aw, jeez. This is awful.
🚨BREAKING: DC Police confirm that one suspect is in custody after 2 National Guard members were shot in Washington, DC. | @thestoryfnc @aishahhasnie pic.twitter.com/QTaLlClSxT
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 26, 2025
Two National Guard members were shot while on patrol near the White House just a few minutes ago.
🇺🇸WHITE HOUSE SECURITY EMERGENCY🚨
— Info Room (@InfoR00M) November 26, 2025
At least two National Guard members were shot near the White House, prompting a lockdown as Secret Service responded.
Witnesses reported gunfire near Farragut West around 2:15, seeing a Guardsman fall as teams rushed to secure the area… https://t.co/vWfKbPx3nl pic.twitter.com/Q8JzPZcWdU
...Witnesses reported gunfire near Farragut West around 2:15, seeing a Guardsman fall as teams rushed to secure the area today.
I can't imagine why anyone would be taking potshots at the kids who have cleaned that cesspool up, huh?
CNN guest just a few weeks ago compared the National Guard to nazis
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 26, 2025
Two National Guard members were just shot in D.C.
These Democrats know exactly what they’re doing. They wanted violence against the National Guard. pic.twitter.com/QgulCvSOX7
There are no words for these scumbags. That includes Elissa Slotkin this weekend, insinuating National Guardsmen would indiscriminately shoot Americans.
Local television reports are saying a bystander was hit alongside the Guardsmen.
Multiple people were shot two blocks north of the White House just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, News4 has learned.
At least three people were injured by gunshots at 17th Street and I Street NW, right next to Farragut Square Park, a law enforcement source told News4.
The scene is now secured and a shooting suspect is in custody, the Metropolitan Police Department said on social media just before 3 p.m.
One of the people injured was taken to a hospital via med-evac helicopter. The other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Two of the victims were National Guardsmen, the Associated Press reports. A law enforcement source tells News4 at least one of the guard members was shot in an exchange of gunfire.
The area is being shut down while law enforcement investigates.
Mayor Muriel Bowser isn't giving any updates just yet, other than the police department releasing that they do have a suspect in custody and they are 'actively monitoring the situation.'
A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.
Two guard soldiers were shot near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area and at least one helicopter landed on the National Mall.
Aw, you guys - say a big prayer for these troops. They need all our love and support.
BREAKING: Secret Service tells me 2 National Guard members have just been shot near the White House. pic.twitter.com/uGLCAPcDXX
— Mike Carter (@MikeCarterTV) November 26, 2025
One kid's been airlifted to the hospital, and the other two victims were transported by ambulance. Oh, the picture is so frightening.
Please, please pray for him, you guys.
🚨 WATCH: One victim from the shooting involving National Guard members in Washington, DC, was transported via helicopter. pic.twitter.com/LjK8A91C27
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) November 26, 2025
Everyone's on lockdown, including the White House. The President and Melania are at Mar-A-Lago,
The U.S. Treasury Building and several other nearby government buildings have been placed on lockdown as a result of the active shooter situation near the White House. pic.twitter.com/ICOCZOdEvN
— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) November 26, 2025
The President released a statement, and he is incensed. Incandescent with anger.
“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… pic.twitter.com/CyZJDqtdoR
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 26, 2025
...These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!” - President Donald J. Trump
There's also a ground stop at Reagan National.
They've purportedly got a shot of the wounded suspect being loaded into an ambulance after being taken into Metropolitan Police custody.
I hope they dropped him a couple times before they finally shoved him up there.
— tree hugging sister 🎃 (@WelbornBeege) November 26, 2025
More video of the immediate aftermath.
Video captures the moments immediately after the National Guard shooting in DC, including the alleged suspect being apprehended. pic.twitter.com/Hsj5aCDUfd
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 26, 2025
NewsNation is reporting the Guardsmen are in critical condition.
Two National Guard members were reportedly shot in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon. NewsNation’s @HannahBrandt_TV is on the ground showing just how close the shooting was to the White House as the police presence intensifies.
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) November 26, 2025
MORE: https://t.co/4FBEhKiJOi pic.twitter.com/ahBNXbGD0x
Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., with the shooter in custody.
The two members are in critical condition, the Associated Press reported.
The shooting took place at 17th and I streets NW, near Farragut Square, with police advising people to avoid the area, close to the Farragut North Metro station, about two blocks from the White House.
Oh, dear God. Dear God.
It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact…
— Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025
...These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.
Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.
Oh, sir - the entire country grieves with you.
Our hearts are breaking right now.
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