This Wednesday afternoon, two members of the United States National Guard were shot at in an area near the White House in Washington, D.C.
Police sources confirmed that the attack occurred in the vicinity of the Farragut West subway station, a busy area located just a few blocks from the presidential building.
According to initial reports, the two affected guards are in critical condition due to their injuries, and authorities from various federal and local agencies arrived at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police Department reported that a suspect was taken into custody, also in "critical condition," and that the scene is now secured, while numerous police officers and the FBI were deployed to support the initial response.
According to a city police officer, during the afternoon an incident involving an active shooter was reported at the entrance to Farragut West. Following that alert, emergency protocols were activated and police and federal reinforcements were deployed to contain the situation and evacuate the area.
The White House was quickly informed of the incident. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump was notified and that the presidential team continues to monitor the development of events.
