Shooting near White House: 2 National Guard Members Shot, Suspect in Custody
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A shooting near the White House in Washington D.C. has left two National Guard members injured and a suspect in custody. The incident occurred on November 26th at 17th and I Street, NW, just a block away from the White House. According to DC Police, the area has been secured, and the suspect has been taken into custody. Metropolitan Police Department officials described the attack as a 'targeted ambush' carried out by a lone gunman. The shooting comes as a surprise to many, especially given that the National Guard was deployed in DC in August to address public safety concerns. The incident occurred just days before Thanksgiving activities planned at the White House. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser described the attack as 'targeted,' and officials are still gathering information about the incident. The National Guard members who were shot are receiving treatment, but their conditions are currently unknown. The White House has been put on high alert, with police and Secret Service personnel responding to the scene. The incident has sparked widespread concern, and officials are working to provide more information as it becomes available.
