Two National Guard members shot near White House

Two National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House in Washington DC and a suspect is in custody, according to law enforcement sources.

Their conditions were not immediately known, the officials said.

Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area.

The Joint DC Task Force confirmed they were responding to an incident in the vicinity of the White House after reports of a shooting, but a spokesperson would not immediately confirm if any National Guard members had been shot.

The Metropolitan Police Department said officers were responding to a shooting but did not provide more information.

A spokesperson for mayor Muriel Bowser said local leaders were monitoring the situation.

President Donald Trump was at his West Palm Beach golf course when the shooting took place.

“The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation. The president has been briefed,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Hundreds of National Guard members from the district and several states have been patrolling the nation’s capital after Mr Trump in August issued an emergency order in the capital, federalising the local police force and sending in the guard from eight states and the District of Columbia.

Published: 26/11/2025 by Radio NewsHub