Shooting Near White House Injures Several, Including Two National Guard Members
Key Takeaways:
- Multiple people shot near White House in Washington, DC
- At least two National Guard members among the wounded
- Police confirm incident, urge public to avoid the area
- President Trump responds on Truth Social
Several people were injured in a shooting near the White House in downtown Washington, DC on Wednesday. According to CNN reports citing sources, at least two members of the US National Guard were among those wounded in the incident.
Police Response and Area Security
Metropolitan Police confirmed the shooting occurred near the White House and immediately urged the public to avoid the area while officers responded to the emergency. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear as investigations continue.
The National Guard has not yet responded to official requests for comment regarding the incident involving their personnel.
National Guard Presence in Washington
National Guard troops from multiple states have been stationed in Washington, DC for several months as part of President Donald Trump’s anti-crime initiative in the nation’s capital. This deployment has since expanded to other cities across the country.
President Trump’s Response
Following the shooting, President Donald Trump addressed the incident on Truth Social, stating:
“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!”
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting, and further details are awaited as the situation develops.
