The shooting occurred close to the Farragut Metro Station, coinciding with a controversial troop deployment to Washington, D.C., ordered by President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the White House was reportedly placed on lockdown, after a shooting involving members of the U.S. National Guard near the nation’s capital, heightening security concerns in the area.
The shooting occurred close to the Farragut Metro Station, coinciding with a controversial troop deployment to Washington, D.C., ordered by President Donald Trump.
In a post on X, the DC Metropolitan Police stated that officers were present at the scene and advised the public to stay away from the vicinity.
While police have not officially confirmed casualties, law enforcement sources told the Associated Press that two National Guard members were shot. Another source, speaking to the New York Times, reported that only one Guard member was injured in the incident. Details about how the shooting unfolded remain unclear.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation.” She confirmed that President Trump has been briefed on the incident.
National Guard troops have been stationed in Washington, D.C., for several months as part of Trump’s campaign against crime in the city. The deployment has drawn criticism from several state governors, who have described it as “cruel and purposefully inflammatory.”
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