DC shooting updates: Two West Virginia National Guard members killed near White House as suspect taken into custody

The FBI is investigating today’s shooting in Washington, D.C.

Two West Virginia National Guard members were killed.

“FBI is engaged and assisting with the investigation in Washington, D.C. after National Guard members were shot this afternoon,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X. “Please pray for them and we will update with more information as we are able.”

Vice President JD Vance has responded to the shooting in Washington, D.C.

Vance confirmed details are still emerging, and that officials “still don’t know the motive.”

The two National Guardsmen who were shot in Washington, D.C., have died, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey.

“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,” he wrote on X. “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.”

Tim Moye, a Georgia resident visiting Washington, D.C., for Thanksgiving, told The New York Times he was walking through the downtown area when he heard five gunshots this afternoon.

“I knew right away it was shooting. I live in Albany, Ga., and we hear that all the time,” he told the outlet.

“I just saw a bunch of people start running as soon as those shots came,” he added.

President Donald Trump has reacted to today’s shooting near the White House, calling for the suspect to “pay a very steep price.”

“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,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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

The two National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C., today are in critical condition, a law enforcement source told the Associated Press.

The suspect was also shot, the AP reports.

Gunfire was reported near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon. Two National Guardsmen were shot, according to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

The Washington, D.C. Police Department confirmed there is one suspect in custody following today’s shooting near the White House.

“UPDATE: The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody,” the agency wrote on X.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, D.C.

“Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C.,” she wrote on X.

Gunfire was reported near the White House this afternoon.

The White House is on lockdown after gunfire erupted in downtown Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon.

“The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation. The President has been briefed,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.