Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The shooting occurred in downtown Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the early reports and a law enforcement official.
DC Metropolitan Police said on X that the scene is secure and one suspect is in custody. They advised people to avoid the area.
The National Guard did not immediately respond to request for comment. The circumstances of the shooting are not immediately clear.
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.
“The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation,” Leavitt said, adding, “The President has been briefed.”
National Guard troops from multiple states have been in Washington, DC, for months as part of President Donald Trump’s anti-crime crackdown in the nation’s capital, which has since expanded to other cities across the country.