White House on lockdown after 2 National Guards were shot in DC today - here's what happened

White House shooting today: The White House went into lockdown on Wednesday after a shooter reportedly fired at National Guard soldiers near the president’s residence, as per reports.

National Guard Shot in DC Near White House

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that two guardsmen were shot and said her department is working with local law enforcement to gather more information about the incident, as per a Daily Beast report. The shooting occurred just a few blocks from the White House.

DC Shooting Today: Incident Occurs Just Blocks from White House

The Metropolitan Police Department posted on social media X at 2:49 pm that, “Critical Incident: MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come,” as quoted by Daily Beast.


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Shooting Washington DC: MPD Secures Scene, Suspect in Custody

The MPD later said that the scene is secure and one suspect is in custody, but they advised people to avoid the area, as per the CNN report.

White House Shooting Today: President Briefed While in Palm Beach

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US president Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, as per a CNN report. She said, “The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation,” adding, “The President has been briefed,” as quoted by CNN.

Meanwhile, Trump is in Palm Beach, Florida, with the first lady Melania, for the Thanksgiving holiday, as per Daily Beast.

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National Guard Presence in DC

This shooting comes as National Guard troops from multiple states have been in Washington, DC, for months as part of Trump’s anti-crime crackdown in the nation’s capital, which has since expanded to other cities across the country, according to the report.

FAQs

What happened at the White House today?

A shooting occurred near the White House, prompting a security lockdown in Washington, DC.

Were any National Guard members injured in the DC shooting?

Yes, two National Guard guardsmen were reportedly shot during the incident.