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There have been 'conflicting reports' on the condition of the two National Guard soldiers involved in a shooting near the White House in Washington DC. The White House has been put in lockdown following the incident which has seen one suspect taken into custody. ‌

West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey earlier posted the soldiers had died on social media . However, he has since appeared to retract that statement in an updated post. ‌

He said: "We are now receiving 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." ‌

A suspect who was in custody was also shot and has inju

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