Shooting near White House: National Guard members reportedly shot in Washington DC; first details here

“Secret Service tells me 2 National Guard members have just been shot near the White House,” he wrote on X. He also shared an image where heavy police presence could be seen on the street.

DC Police Department wrote on X “Critical Incident: MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come.”

Visuals emerge after report of shooting

Several others also shared visuals of the area after reports of shooting.

“Reports of a shooting near the Farragut West Metro Station in Downtown Washington, D.C., only about a mile from the White House, with casualties and fatalities including two members of the National Guard,” one post read.

Kellie Meyer, White House correspondent for NewsNation added, “a lot of police and secret service activity around the White House. Sidewalks completely blocked off to foot traffic and cars. Press moved into briefing room inside the White House. Working for more information.”

Rob Crilly of The Telegraph reported “Huge emergency response just a block from White House amid reports of a shooting.” Numerous police vehicles were seen in the photo he shared.

Independent journalist Nick Sortor added “A National Guard soldier has reportedly been SHOT outside the White House. Condition is unknown, and it is not clear who shot them.” He continued, “Keep this soldier in your prayers.”