Updated November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM MST

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard died from injuries following a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon, according to West Virginia Gov. 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," Morrisey wrote on X.

The shooting erupted a few blocks north of the White House Emergency responders were sent at 2:18 p.m. ET. They treated and took three gunshot victims to the hospital, according to D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson Vito Maggiolo.

The Metropolitan Police Department said one suspect is in custody.

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