Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 5:25 p.m. Nov. 26, 2025 to reflect an Associated Press change regarding the Guard members’ condition. This is a developing story.

The condition of two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House is unclear.

At 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, the Associated Press updated its report to say the West Virginia governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say the office was “receiving conflicting reports about the condition.”

The governor’s office did not immediately respond to the AP’s questions about the attack and the condition of the troops.

Governor Patrick Morrisey had previously said the people had died in a social media post.

“We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the

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