National Guard members get shot in DC amid conflicting reports
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said on social media: "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." Earlier, he had reported that the two West Virginia National Guard members had “passed away from their injuries.”
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated the administration was “aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation,” noting that President Donald Trump, who is in Florida for Thanksgiving, had been briefed. Trump also posted that the suspect was “critically wounded” and vowed the shooter would “pay a very steep price.”
Vice President JD Vance said the details remain unclear, noting: "We're still learning everything.
We still don't know the motive. There's a lot that we haven't yet figured out." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added that Trump requested 500 additional National Guard troops to reinforce Washington, DC: "This happened just steps from the White House, and it will not stand... This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington, DC safe and beautiful."
Authorities confirmed that a suspect is in custody. The DC Police Department said: "MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW," adding the area is secured but residents should avoid it. Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll confirmed there was no evidence of additional suspects, and that the suspect was shot during the encounter and hospitalized.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her department was coordinating with local law enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the attack a "horrific shooting," while FBI Director Kash Patel described it as a "brazenly attacked in a horrendous act of violence" and confirmed the two Guard members were “in critical condition.” DC Mayor Muriel Bowseri described the incident as a “targeted shooting.”
Several lawmakers issued statements, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune saying his “thoughts and prayers are with the National Guardsmen who were attacked this afternoon," and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer thanking first responders for their actions. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said there is “no place for violence” in the US, and House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the National Guard and law enforcement for their swift response.
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