Washington D.C. – Two members of the National Guard have been killed in a shooting incident near the White House, according to the Governor of West Virginia. The incident occurred earlier today, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and heightened security measures in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump, currently at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, has been briefed on the situation. Vice President J.D. Vance is reportedly in Kentucky. In a statement, President Trump vowed that the assailant, who is reportedly in custody and injured, would “pay a heavy price.”
The Washington D.C. Police Department confirmed the shooting and the apprehension of a suspect in a separate statement, assuring the public that the area is secure. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt stated that the President has been informed of the incident and is monitoring the situation closely.
Developing Story: Initial reports indicate that the two National Guard members were critically wounded in the attack and were transported to separate hospitals where they later succumbed to their injuries. The suspect is also reportedly receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.
Following the shooting, the White House was briefly placed on lockdown. The Department of Homeland Security is working with local law enforcement agencies to gather more information about the incident. Authorities are urging residents to avoid the area surrounding the White House. The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily halted flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates as this story develops.
