Authorities responded to a shooting near downtown Washington, DC, close to the Farragut Metro Station and within walking distance of the White House on Wednesday. Two National Guard members – a man and a woman – were reportedly killed, based on West Virginia's governor who announced their death but later clarified there were conflicting reports. One suspect was taken into custody, and the area around the shooting has been secured by law enforcement, according to Fox News.
"The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price," President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social before their death was announced.
Following the shooting, the White House was placed on lockdown, although Trump was not on site at the time. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have been briefed and are receiving continuous updates. The FBI is present at the scene, but no further details about the suspect or motive have been released yet, Fox News reported. The shooter was also critically wounded by the members of the National Guard who were attacked, and he was reportedly taken to the hospital in critical condition.
BREAKING — massive police and National Guard presence at Farragut West metro station. A block from White House. pic.twitter.com/Hz2wjjWa6d
— Jay O'Brien (@jayobtv) November 26, 2025
Authorities continue to investigate the incident while urging the public to avoid the area. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressed her thoughts and prayers for the National Guardsmen injured in the shooting. President Trump has been informed and is monitoring the situation as law enforcement secures the scene.
JUST IN: New video captures chaotic aftermath of downtown D.C. shooting that injured two National Guard troops near White House; suspect in custody
pic.twitter.com/r2mvNL82UJ— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) November 26, 2025
This is an ongoing event.
