2 National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., suspect in custody, officials say

A senior law enforcement official told CBS News that about 10 to 15 shots were fired.

One victim was taken to hospital by helicopter, while the suspect was taken by ambulance, a senior law enforcement official said.

President Trump said on Truth Social that the two National Guard members were “severely injured” in the shooting. They are in separate hospitals, he said.

Mr. Trump also said the suspect was “seriously injured.”

“God bless our great National Guard, and all of our military and law enforcement personnel,” Mr. Trump wrote. “They are truly great people. I, as President of the United States, and all those associated with the Office of the President, stand with you!”

The DC National Guard told CBS News it was working closely with MPD and other law enforcement agencies following the incident.

“The health and safety of our military members is our top priority as we continue to support the citizens and visitors of Washington, D.C.,” the Guard said in a statement.

Thousands of National Guard soldiers were first order in Washington, DC, in August. President Trump has deployed forces to the city as part of a broader crackdown on crime. The deployment, which was subject to legal challengeshas been extended several times and is currently scheduled to run until February 2026.

National Guard forces were dispatched to several US cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, during Mr Trump’s second term.

A suspect who allegedly opened fire on National Guardsmen was injured and transported to an area hospital, senior law enforcement officials told CBS News. The suspect’s condition is unknown at this time.

The Metropolitan Police said the crime scene was secure and a suspect was in custody.

President Trump was briefed on the shooting, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The president is at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

“The White House is aware of and actively monitoring this tragic situation,” Leavitt said in a statement.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said two National Guard members were shot.

“Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot and killed moments ago in Washington, DC,” Noem said in a statement.

“DHS is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.”