Shooting Near White House in Washington, D.C.; Two National Guard Soldiers in Critical Condition

Suspect Also Shot

On the 26th (local time), two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington D.C., USA.

On the 26th (local time), a shooting incident occurred near the White House in Washington D.C., USA, and the National Guard and emergency response personnel are standing in the restricted area. Photo by AP Yonhap News

On this day, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt announced the incident and stated that President Donald Trump was immediately briefed on the situation.

The shooting occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and I Street, one block from the White House. The two soldiers who were shot are reported to be in critical condition. It is known that they were among the troops deployed to Washington D.C. this summer for crime response and related duties.

The suspect was also shot and is currently in custody.

President Trump was reportedly informed of the incident while staying in Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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