Two national guard members in critical condition after being shot in Washington DC
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Source: The Guardian
Wed 26 Nov 2025 17.36 EST
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
Two West Virginia national guard members shot on Wednesday near the White House in Washington are in critical condition. The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration.
FBI director Kash Patel, Washington mayor Muriel Bowser, and other officials confirmed in a press conference that both the guardsmen are in hospital in critical condition. “What we know is that this is a targeted shooting,” Bowser said. “One individual appeared to have targeted these guardsmen,” she said.
Washington’s Metropolitan police department (MPD) wrote on social media shortly before 3pm local time that one suspect was in custody. Jeffery Carroll, an executive assistant chief at the MPD, told the press conference the suspect “came around the corner” and “immediately started firing a firearm” at the troops. The suspect was also shot during the interaction and was transferred to a hospital. It was unclear who shot the suspect.
Patel said the incident would be treated as an “assault on a [federal] officer” and that the FBI would work with the Department of Homeland Security, the Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the mayor and local police “because this is a matter of national security”. The press conference came after Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s governor, had said both soldiers were killed in the shooting, but later posted an update clarifying that more information was needed.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/26/national-guard-soldiers-shot-washington-dc
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Wed 26 Nov 2025 16.53 EST
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
The condition of two West Virginia national guard members shot on Wednesday near the White House in Washington is unclear after the state governor received "conflicting reports" and Donald Trump said they were critically wounded. The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration.
While Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia's governor, had said both soldiers were killed in the shooting, he later posted an update clarifying that more information was needed. "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," wrote Morrisey on X, minutes after first posting that they were killed.
Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) wrote on X shortly before 3pm local time that the scene is secured and one suspect is in custody. A task force of an estimated 2,375 national guard troops are currently activated in Washington, with West Virginia making up the second largest contingent at 416 troops, only behind DC's national guard at 949 troops.
Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, said Wednesday that Trump has asked for 500 additional troops to be deployed to Washington. "This happened just steps from the White House and it will not stand and that's why President Trump has asked me - and I will ask the secretary of the army to the national guard - to add 500 additional troops, national guardsmen, to Washington DC," Hegseth said.
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
The condition of two West Virginia national guard members shot on Wednesday near the White House in Washington is unclear after the state governor received "conflicting reports" and Donald Trump said they were critically wounded.
The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration. While Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia's governor, had said both soldiers were killed in the shooting, he later posted an update clarifying that more information was needed.
"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," wrote Morrisey on X, minutes after first posting that they were killed.
A task force of an estimated 2,375 national guard troops are currently activated in Washington, with West Virginia making up the second largest contingent at 416 troops, only behind DC's national guard at 949 troops. Some units in Washington are armed with their service-issue handguns and others with rifles, a defense official told the Guardian in August. Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) wrote on X shortly before 3pm local time that the scene is secured and one suspect is in custody.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 16.09 EST
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
Two West Virginia national guard members were killed in a shooting on Wednesday in Washington near the White House, according to the state's governor. "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," wrote Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia's governor, on X. "These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country."
The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration. A task force of an estimated 2,375 national guard troops are currently activated in Washington, with West Virginia making up the second largest contingent at 416 troops, only behind DC's national guard at 949 troops.
Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) wrote on X shortly before 3pm local time that the scene is secured and one suspect is in custody. Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said earlier that both national guardsmen were "critically wounded" and the shooter is "also severely wounded" and "will pay a very steep price".
Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area. Earlier, the MPD said that a "critical incident" occurred. "MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come," the post said.
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
Two West Virginia national guard members were killed in a shooting on Wednesday in Washington near the White House, according to the state's governor.
"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," wrote Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia's governor, on X. "These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country."
Earlier on Wednesday, Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed the shooting on X. "Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington DC" she said, adding that the agency is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.
The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration. Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) wrote on X shortly before 3pm local time that the scene is secured and one suspect is in custody.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 15.36 EST
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
Two US national guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren't immediately known. "Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington DC" Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, posted on X, adding that the agency is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.
The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration.
Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) wrote on X that the scene is secured and one suspect is in custody. Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area.
Earlier, the MPD said that a "critical incident" occurred. "MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come," the post said.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 15.17 EST
First published on Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
Two US national guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren't immediately known. "Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington DC" Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, posted on X, adding that the agency is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.
The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration.
Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) wrote on X that the scene is secured and one suspect is in custody. Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area.
Earlier, the MPD said that a "critical incident" occurred. "MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come," the post said.
Original article/headline -
Wed 26 Nov 2025 14.57 EST
Two US national guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren't immediately known, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
The incident happened near the Farragut metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration.
Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area.
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Now they are reporting two National Guard troops are in critical condition. Prayers for them. But hey! The felon in charge is A-Okay!
us what they are Enough Times.
the Neo Nazi who Needlessly Sent them to Washington DC. 
So sad this actually happened like so many predicted. 
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Guard members were hospitalized in critical condition. Bowser said they were victims of a ”targeted shooting.”
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflicting reports" about their condition. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to questions about the attack and the condition of the troops.
A suspect who was in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/two-national-guard-members-shot-195106761.html
Yeah, that'll keep them safer.
