Alabama officials are reacting to a shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon that sent D.C. into lockdown.

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were ambushed in what officials describe as a targeted attack near Farragut Square.

Authorities said the shots rang out near 2 p.m. EST as the Guardsmen were conducting a “high-visibility patrol.”

Governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisey made the official announcement on Wednesday afternoon.

“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. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country,” Morrisey wrote.

“We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation

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