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Gunfire erupted near the White House, reports say
Katie Hawkinsonin Washington, D.C.Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:18 GMT
Members of the National Guard seen after reports that two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 (AP)
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Two members of the National Guard were reportedly injured in a shooting near the White House, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press.
Gunfire was reported on Wednesday afternoon in downtown Washington, D.C, The scene has been secured, and at least one suspect is in custody, according to local police. The White House was also on lockdown, Reuters reports.
The White House is monitoring the situation, and President Donald Trump has been briefed, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. The shooting happened near the White House which has been put on lockdown as a result.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her agency is working with law enforcement to gather more information. “Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C.,” she wrote on X.
Suspect in custody: police
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.
Katie Hawkinson26 November 2025 20:11DHS Secretary says two National Guardsmen shot in D.C.
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.
Katie Hawkinson26 November 2025 20:10White House on lockdown
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.
Katie Hawkinson26 November 2025 20:06
