Shooting Near White House Injures Two National Guard Members, Suspect in Custody
A shooting near the Farragut West metro station, just two blocks from the White House in Washington D.C., left two members of the United States National Guard seriously injured and prompted a swift police response. The suspect was apprehended in the middle of a public street,witnessed by numerous bystanders.
The incident unfolded as an ambush, according to Jeffery Carroll, deputy chief of the Metropolitan Police. He explained that the attacker “came out from a corner, raised the gun and fired directly at the members of the National Guard.” Responding officers quickly intervened and subdued the suspect.
Footage circulating on social media depicts the area cordoned off with police patrols, officers armed with long weapons securing the perimeter, and soldiers in camouflage uniforms positioned near tactical vehicles. Officers were observed blocking traffic and maintaining a safe distance for civilians while tending to the injured guardsmen and arresting the suspect.
Authorities confirmed the suspect was taken into custody “almost immediately thanks to the response of other guards and the police,” carroll stated. The mayor of the city, Muriel Bowser, also confirmed the arrest to the press. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like explosions,followed by the arrival of sirens,police reinforcements,and ambulances.
One driver, Angela Perry, waiting at a traffic light with her children, recounted the moment, saying, “We heard gunshots suddenly and immediately saw members of the National Guard running towards the subway station.”
The director of the FBI, Kash Patel, reported that both injured soldiers are currently in critical condition. Initially, reports incorrectly stated the troops had succumbed to their injuries; however, the Governor of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey, clarified that the two soldiers, deployed from their home state, remain alive. The identity of the attacker and a potential motive have not yet been released.
Former President Donald Trump, from his residence in Florida, described the suspect as an “animal” and asserted, “The attacker is also seriously injured, but he will pay a high price.” The White house confirmed that Trump had been informed of the situation and is closely monitoring developments.
This incident represents the most serious toll suffered by federal forces since Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in Washington and other cities governed by Democratic mayors earlier this year. In response to the shooting, Secretary of Defense Pete hegseth announced an additional 500 soldiers will be deployed, bringing the total presence in the capital to 2,500. “This only reinforces our determination to ensure that Washington DC is a safe and lovely city,” Hegseth declared.
The deployment of military personnel in urban areas has sparked controversy, with critics pointing to the National Guard’s lack of specialized training for police operations. “That adds an unpredictable element to situations like this,” noted a former deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe.
as police continue to secure the area and
Hear’s a breakdown of how the questions are answered within the edited article:
* Why: The shooting occurred as an ambush on National Guard members. The motive remains unknown.
* Who: Two national Guard members were injured. The suspect was apprehended,but their identity hasn’t been released. Key figures involved include Jeffery Carroll (Metropolitan Police), Mur
