BREAKING: National Guard Troops Shot and Killed in D.C., Suspect in Custody

Beege Notes: I wrote this as breaking news was happening, not knowing when it would post, and the God-awful news came just as I updated the post before it published.So please bear with the way it reads.

My heart is breaking right now.

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Aw, jeez. This is awful.

🚨BREAKING: DC Police confirm that one suspect is in custody after 2 National Guard members were shot in Washington, DC. | @thestoryfnc @aishahhasnie pic.twitter.com/QTaLlClSxT

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 26, 2025

Two National Guard members were shot while on patrol near the White House just a few minutes ago.

🇺🇸WHITE HOUSE SECURITY EMERGENCY🚨

At least two National Guard members were shot near the White House, prompting a lockdown as Secret Service responded.

Witnesses reported gunfire near Farragut West around 2:15, seeing a Guardsman fall as teams rushed to secure the area… https://t.co/vWfKbPx3nl pic.twitter.com/Q8JzPZcWdU

— Info Room (@InfoR00M) November 26, 2025

  …Witnesses reported gunfire near Farragut West around 2:15, seeing a Guardsman fall as teams rushed to secure the area today.

I can’t imagine why anyone would be taking potshots at the kids who have cleaned that cesspool up, huh?

CNN guest just a few weeks ago compared the National Guard to nazis

Two National Guard members were just shot in D.C.

These Democrats know exactly what they’re doing. They wanted violence against the National Guard. pic.twitter.com/QgulCvSOX7

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 26, 2025

There are no words for these scumbags. That includes Elissa Slotkin this weekend, insinuating National Guardsmen would indiscriminately shoot Americans.

Local television reports are saying a bystander was hit alongside the Guardsmen.

Multiple people were shot two blocks north of the White House just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, News4 has learned.

At least three people were injured by gunshots at 17th Street and I Street NW, right next to Farragut Square Park, a law enforcement source told News4.

The scene is now secured and a shooting suspect is in custody, the Metropolitan Police Department said on social media just before 3 p.m.

One of the people injured was taken to a hospital via med-evac helicopter. The other two were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Two of the victims were National Guardsmen, the Associated Press reports. A law enforcement source tells News4 at least one of the guard members was shot in an exchange of gunfire.

The area is being shut down while law enforcement investigates.

Mayor Muriel Bowser isn’t giving any updates just yet, other than the police department releasing that they do have a suspect in custody and they are ‘actively monitoring the situation.’

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

Two guard soldiers were shot near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area and at least one helicopter landed on the National Mall.

Aw, you guys – say a big prayer for these troops. They need all our love and support.

BREAKING: Secret Service tells me 2 National Guard members have just been shot near the White House. pic.twitter.com/uGLCAPcDXX

— Mike Carter (@MikeCarterTV) November 26, 2025

One kid’s been airlifted to the hospital, and the other two victims were transported by ambulance. Oh, the picture is so frightening.

Please, please pray for him, you guys.

🚨 WATCH: One victim from the shooting involving National Guard members in Washington, DC, was transported via helicopter. pic.twitter.com/LjK8A91C27

— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) November 26, 2025

Everyone’s on lockdown, including the White House. The President and Melania are at Mar-A-Lago,

The U.S. Treasury Building and several other nearby government buildings have been placed on lockdown as a result of the active shooter situation near the White House. pic.twitter.com/ICOCZOdEvN

— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) November 26, 2025

The President released a statement, and he is incensed. Incandescent with anger.

“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. God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These… pic.twitter.com/CyZJDqtdoR

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 26, 2025

…These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!” – President Donald J. Trump

There’s also a ground stop at Reagan National.

They’ve purportedly got a shot of the wounded suspect being loaded into an ambulance after being taken into Metropolitan Police custody.

I hope they dropped him a couple times before they finally shoved him up there.

— tree hugging sister 🎃 (@WelbornBeege) November 26, 2025

More video of the immediate aftermath.

Video captures the moments immediately after the National Guard shooting in DC, including the alleged suspect being apprehended. pic.twitter.com/Hsj5aCDUfd

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 26, 2025

NewsNation is reporting the Guardsmen are in critical condition.

Two National Guard members were reportedly shot in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon. NewsNation’s @HannahBrandt_TV is on the ground showing just how close the shooting was to the White House as the police presence intensifies.

MORE: https://t.co/4FBEhKiJOi pic.twitter.com/ahBNXbGD0x

— NewsNation (@NewsNation) November 26, 2025

Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., with the shooter in custody.

The two members are in critical condition, the Associated Press reported.

The shooting took place at 17th and I streets NW, near Farragut Square, with police advising people to avoid the area, close to the Farragut North Metro station, about two blocks from the White House.

Oh, dear God. Dear God.

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact…

— Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025

…These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. 

Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.

Oh, sir – the entire country grieves with you.

Our hearts are breaking right now.

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