"It's understood a suspect has been shot. Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area and at least one helicopter landed on the National Mall. The Joint DC Task Force confirmed they were responding to an incident in the vicinity of the White House in the movements after reports of the shooting. However, the spokesperson wouldn't immediately confirm or deny if any National Guard members had been shot."
"The Metropolitan Police Department said they were responding to a shooting but didn't immediately provide more information. A spokesperson for Mayor Muriel Bowser said that local leaders were actively monitoring the situation. President Donald Trump was at his West Palm Beach golf course when the shooting took place. "The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation. The President has been briefed," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt."
A shooting occurred in the vicinity of the White House where a suspect was reported shot. Emergency vehicles and at least one helicopter responded and landed on the National Mall. The Joint DC Task Force confirmed response to an incident near the White House and would not immediately confirm whether National Guard members were wounded. The Metropolitan Police Department said it was responding to a shooting and provided limited information. Local leaders, including the mayor's office, monitored the situation. The White House confirmed awareness and said the President had been briefed. Hundreds of National Guard members had been patrolling the capital under a federalized order.
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