A security alert was declared at the White House after two members of the National Guard were shot near the grounds on Wednesday. Officials moved quickly to restrict movement in and around the complex while emergency teams responded.
According to preliminary reports, the two service members were attacked during a routine security assignment. Both were taken to a nearby hospital. Their conditions had not been formally released at the time of this report.
President Trump reacted shortly afterward, describing the assailant as an “animal” and stating that the individual responsible “will pay a very steep price.” Federal investigators and local authorities have launched a joint inquiry to determine the motive and track the suspect.
More details are expected as officials provide updates.
