"A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said. Two guard soldiers were shot near the White House and their conditions aren't immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. 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."
Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House; their conditions are not immediately known. A suspect is in custody. Emergency vehicles responded and at least one helicopter landed on the National Mall. The Joint DC Task Force and the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the incident; officials did not immediately confirm whether additional Guard members were shot. Local leaders, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, monitored the situation while the mayor remained in the city. President Donald Trump was at his West Palm Beach golf course and the White House said the president had been briefed. Hundreds of National Guard members had been patrolling Washington after an August federalization order.
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