"Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers are in critical condition after they were shot near the White House in Washington DC. Police have said one suspect is in custody. Two National Guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House in Washington DC. FBI Director Kash Patel told reporters at the scene that the two victims were in a "critical condition." What do we know about the shooting in Washington DC? Patel said the shooting occurred at around 2:15 p.m. local time (1915 GMT)."
"The Pentagon has said it would send in an additional 500 troops to the US capital in response to the shooting. Of the additional troop deployment, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said: "This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington DC safe and beautiful." The extra troops will bring the number of National Guard troops in the US capital to more than 2,500."
Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House and are in critical condition. The shooting occurred at about 2:15 p.m. local time near the Farragut Metro station, less than two blocks from the White House. Police secured the scene and took one suspect into custody. Emergency vehicles and at least one helicopter responded on the National Mall while authorities cordoned off the area. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser described the incident as a targeted attack. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey first reported deaths, then said his office received conflicting information. The Pentagon ordered an additional 500 troops, bringing Guard numbers in Washington to over 2,500.
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