Summary
Two National Guard members from West Virginia are in critical condition after being shot near the White House. The shooter, an Afghan national, was quickly apprehended by police. President Trump has called for increased National Guard presence in Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House and are in critical condition.
- The shooting took place near the Farragut Square Metro Station, close to the White House, at about 2:15 pm ET.
- The suspect, an Afghan national, arrived in the U.S. under a refugee program in September 2021.
- President Trump has ordered 500 more National Guard members to be deployed to Washington, D.C.
- The FBI is investigating the incident, and updates will be provided as more information is available.
- The D.C. Police Department declared the shooting scene safe by 3 pm ET and took one suspect into custody.
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser described the incident as a "targeted shooting" by a single individual.
