Two National Guard members are in critical condition after they were shot by a lone gunman near the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 26, officials said. A suspect is in custody.
The victims, both members of the West Virginia National Guard, were "ambushed" outside a subway station in the heart of the nation's capital, Jeffery Caroll, executive assistant chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, told reporters. Mayor Muriel Bowser said it was a "targeted shooting."
Director of FBI Kash Patel stated the shooting, took place at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET at 17th and I Street next to Farragut Square Park, about two blocks from the White House.
Carroll said the suspect came around the corner and opened fire at the National Guardsmen.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem released a statement, "Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C.," Noem said, adding that her department is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.
