"Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded after being shot near the White House. Officials have described the attack as a targeted shooting. United States President Donald Trump condemned the shooting as a heinous assault and an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror. list of 1 item list 1 of 1Two US National Guardsmen injured in Washington, DC, shootingend of list The shooting occurred just one day before the Thanksgiving holiday in a busy tourist area. Here is what to know about the shooting, the alleged attacker, and what's next:"
"Police say a lone suspect opened fire on a National Guard member at about 2:15pm local time (19:15 GMT). The suspect, who was also shot during the confrontation, was taken to a hospital for treatment and remains under police custody. It appears to be a lone gunman who raised a firearm and ambushed these members of the National Guard, Jeffery Carroll, executive assistant chief, told reporters."
"Approximately 2,200 National Guard members have been deployed across the US capital, including 925 from the DC National Guard and more than 1,200 from other states. Law enforcement officers secure the area after a shooting in downtown Washington, DC, November 26, 2025 [AFP] The National Guard is a reserve branch of the US military that can be called up during emergencies at home, such as natural disasters or civil unrest, and can also support missions overseas."
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded after being shot near the White House in a busy tourist area one day before Thanksgiving. Officials described the incident as a targeted shooting and identified an Afghan national as the suspect. Police say a lone suspect opened fire around 14:15 local time, was shot during the confrontation, taken to hospital and remains in custody. Witness accounts indicate the suspect ambushed unaware guards, one of whom returned fire. President Donald Trump condemned the attack as terror and ordered extra scrutiny of Afghans admitted under the prior administration. About 2,200 National Guard personnel are deployed in the capital.
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