Several people were shot on Wednesday in downtown Washington, D.C., with at least two members of the U.S. National Guard among the wounded, according to reports from CNN. The incident occurred near the White House, prompting the Metropolitan Police to advise the public to avoid the area while they responded to the shooting.
The injured soldiers are both affiliated with the West Virginia National Guard and were on duty in Washington, D.C. FBI Director Kash Patel reported that both soldiers are currently hospitalized with critical injuries. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the guards were deliberately targeted in the attack.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the shooting on Truth Social, stating, “The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, both critically wounded and now in separate hospitals, is also severely wounded but will pay a very steep price.” He expressed his support for the National Guard and law enforcement, saying, “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!” Further details surrounding the incident are still pending.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/news/world/washington-dc-shooting-latest-update-two-national-guard-members-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-near-white-house-trump-issues-big-statement-8202508/
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Publish Date: 2025-11-27 06:04:00
