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Authorities have confirmed two members of the West Virginia National Guard have died in a shooting on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., close to the Farragut Metro Station and within walking distance of the White House.
Two sources confirmed to Fox News that two National Guard members were shot about a mile from the White House.
D.C. Metro Police confirmed that one suspect is in custody.
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The White House has also been placed on lockdown following the shooting while President Donald Trump is not on site.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have both been briefed and are receiving continuous updates, according to reports.
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National Guard soldiers stand behind the crime scene tape at a corner in downtown Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Two National Guard soldiers were shot a few blocks from the White House, according to law enforcement. (Drew Angerer / AFP via Getty Images)
The FBI is on the scene, though investigators have not released any information regarding the suspect or motive.
Graphic shows distance from where National Guard members were shot to White House. (Fox News)
Trump shared a post on Truth Social in the wake of the shooting and expressed solidarity with the victims and dismay at the incident that unfolded earlier near the White House.
“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump said.
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“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Emma Bussey is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Before joining Fox, she worked at The Telegraph with the U.S. overnight team, across desks including foreign, politics, news, sport and culture.
