WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey first posted on social media that they had died, before later writing he was hearing “conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.”

“Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community,” he added.

President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting and was “actively monitoring this tragic situation,” according to a statement from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The shooting happened just one day before Thanksgiving.

Trump mobilized 800 National Guard members to

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