"New York authorities say they are monitoring the situation developing in Washington, DC, on Wednesday after two members of the National Guard were shot dead in the nation's capitol. According to a report by AP News, the afternoon shooting unfolded near the corner of 17th and H Streets and left two servicemen mortally wounded; one had been shot to the head. The gunman, whose motive remains unknown, was also wounded but is expected to survive, and is now in custody."
"Meanwhile, in the Big Apple, authorities say they are monitoring the shooting but report there is no known connection to New York and the D.C incident. We are closely tracking the situation in Washington, D.C. and coordinating with our partners there. At this time, there is no known nexus to New York City. As always, if you see something, say something 1-888-NYC-SAFE, a statement from the NYPD posted on X said."
Two National Guard members were shot dead near 17th and H Streets in Washington, D.C.; one was shot in the head. The gunman was wounded, is expected to survive, and is in custody; the motive remains unknown. The White House and institutions nearby went into lockdown after the shooting. President Trump posted on Truth Social, saying the shooter will pay 'a very steep price'. New York authorities are monitoring and coordinating with Washington partners but report no known nexus to the city. The NYPD urged reporting suspicious activity at 1-888-NYC-SAFE and is on high alert for Thanksgiving.
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