Two National Guard members shot in Washington D.C. near the White House: Suspect in custody

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Two West Virginia National Guard members killed in Washington DC shooting, governor confirms

The shooting comes as the Trump administration has surged National Guard personnel to the capital

Josh Marcusin San FranciscoWednesday 26 November 2025 20:51 GMTCommentsCloseMembers of the National Guard patrol Washington on September 1

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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot in Washington, D.C., near the White House on Wednesday afternoon.

“These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country,” Governor Patrick Morrisey wrote on X. “We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.”

The White House was in a state of lockdown after the shooting, the Press Secretary said.

The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department wrote on X it had secured the scene of the shooting near Farragut Square, about a block from the White House complex, and that a suspect was in custody.

“DHS is working with local law enforcement to gather more information,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X.

Two National Guard members were fatally shot Wednesday near the White House, prompting a mass law enforcement response including Secret Service agents and National Guard troops (AP)

The Independent has contacted the D.C. National Guard, Secret Service, and Washington police for comment.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump vowed that the “animal that shot the two National Guardsmen will pay a very steep price.”

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A third individual was reportedly hospitalized in the incident, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.

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