Updated November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM MST

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were injured following a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was aware that two Guard members were "critically wounded." He added that the attacker was also shot. He also announced plans to send 500 more Guard troops to D.C. at the request of President Trump.

"This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure we make Washington, D.C. safe and beautiful," he added.

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