Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday near the White House and are in critical condition, law enforcement members say.

A suspect was also shot and is in custody. The suspect is believed to have not life-threatening injuries, but the two National Guard members are in critical condition, The Associated Press reported .

All three people were transported to the hospital.

The shooting occurred at 17th and I Streets, just a few blocks from the White House. President Donald Trump was not there at the time, after traveling Tuesday evening to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday. View Comments

“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price.

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