Two National Guard soldiers were shot in downtown Washington, D.C., in close proximity to the White House on November 26, 2025. The conditions of the injured soldiers remain unclear as one suspect has been taken into custody, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The scene has been secured, and multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals, are responding to the incident.
The shooting occurred around 2:20 PM ET at the entrance of the Farragut West Metro station, leading to a significant police presence in the area. Aerial footage and images from the scene show an unidentified man in military fatigues being transported on a stretcher into an ambulance, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
The White House is currently on lockdown, confirmed by a White House official, and President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation while he is in Florida for Thanksgiving at his Mar-a-Lago club. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the administration is actively monitoring developments.
In response to the shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressed her concern and urged the public to pray for the injured soldiers. The National Guard has been present in the capital, following a federal deployment initiated by President Trump in August, with 2,188 personnel currently assigned to the area.
This remains a developing story, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the nation’s capital and the commitment of law enforcement and emergency services to respond swiftly to such emergencies.