A National Guard soldier secures the area with crime scene tape after a shooting in downtown Washington, DC, on November 26, 2025. DREW ANGERER / AFP
Two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday, November 26, near the White House have died, the state's governor said. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths in a social media post . "We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues," he said.
A suspect who was in custody also was shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. One National Guard member was shot in the head, according to a person familiar with the details of the incident who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. The shooting happened at the corner of 17th and H Streets in the northwest quadrant of the city, roughly two blocks northwest of the White House.
Emergency medical responders transported all three victims to a hospital, according to Vito Maggiolo, the public information officer for the DC Fire and Emergency Services. The Joint DC Task Force confirmed they responded to the incident after reports of the shooting. The Metropolitan Police Department also said they were on-scene.
