Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot about a block away from the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed Wednesday.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially said Wednesday afternoon both victims had died from their injuries following the shooting.
But in a follow-up message, he then said "We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information."
We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.
— Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025
Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community.
Both Guardmembers were critically injured in the shooting, according to the Associated Press.
The Guardmembers were deployed to Washington D.C. as part of President Donald Trump's emergency order to address allegations of crime in the U.S. capitol. Hundreds of National Guard members from D.C. and from several other states, including West Virginia, mobilized to D.C. in August.
Wednesday's shooting scene was secured and a single suspect was in custody, police said.
Police said the shooting occurred in the area of 17th and I Street in Washington, D.C. They asked those nearby to avoid the area.
According to the Associated Press, the suspect had sustained gunshot injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
The suspect and both victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump had been briefed about the incident.
President Trump was at his golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday at the time of the shooting.
In a message on social media, the president said the "animal" who carried out the shooting would "pay a very steep price."
"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!" the president wrote.
"My heart breaks for the victims of this horrific shooting in Washington DC near the White House," Sen. Chuck Schumer wrote on social media. "I am closely monitoring the situation and am praying for the wounded National Guardsmen and their families."
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
