WASHINGTON − Two National Guard members were killed in a shooting on Nov. 26 near the White House in Washington, DC, officials said. A suspect is in custody.
The deaths were confirmed by West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Both victims were members of the West Virginia National Guard.
The White House was locked down after the shooting. President Donald Trump is at his residence in Palm Beach, Florida, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Vice President JD Vance called for prayers for the National Guard troops who were shot just blocks from the White House.
During remarks to U.S. troops at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, Vance said that officials do not know the motive and said the troops shot were in “pretty tough condition.” West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey later confirmed the troops, who were part of the West Virginia National Guard, had died.
