On November 26, 2025, two U.S. National Guard soldiers were shot in downtown Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, prompting a swift law enforcement response and a temporary lockdown of the area. The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. ET near the intersection of 17th Street NW and I Street NW, close to the White House complex.
The two National Guard members, who were part of a deployment in the capital, were wounded in the shooting. Initial reports described their conditions as unknown or critical, but later updates from on-scene sources indicate both are stable and receiving treatment at separate hospitals.
A single suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting. President Donald Trump stated that the individual was also severely wounded during the confrontation. The motive remains under investigation, with no immediate claims of responsibility.
The White House was placed on lockdown as a precaution, and nearby areas, including parts of Farragut Square, were cordoned off.
FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly arrived at the scene to oversee the federal response.
This shooting comes amid heightened security in D.C. due to a National Guard deployment federalized by President Trump in August 2025, involving troops from eight states and the District of Columbia. The deployment, aimed at bolstering local policing, faced legal challenges; just last week, a federal judge ruled it likely unlawful but paused enforcement until December 11 to avoid disruptions.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing 2-5 initial shots followed by a rapid barrage. The area has since been cleared, and MPD advised the public to avoid it during the response.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing no ongoing threat to the public. This event underscores rising concerns over violence targeting law enforcement and military personnel in the capital.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
