Latest News on National Guard Soldiers shot in Washington DC

Pirro, Patel say accused National Guard shooter picked ‘the wrong country’

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro and FBI Director Kash Patel said the Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House chose the wrong country to attack.

???? NEW: The DC Attack Is Even More Explosive Than First Reported

(This post summarizes what multiple outlets, sources, and public reports are saying. I will update as more information comes out.)

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(Daily Mail) Two National Guard soldiers have been shot in an ambush-style attack just 800 yards from the White House, sparking a lockdown at the president's residence.

The suspected gunman is in custody and two soldiers are in critical condition after a shoot-out at Farragut West metro station in the center of Washington, DC. The suspect was also wounded.

Donald Trump vowed that 'the animal' who shot the troops 'will pay a very steep price.' -- More...

2 National Guardsmen critically wounded in 'targeted shooting' blocks from White House

(Fox News) FBI Director Kash Patel said the two West Virginia National Guardsmen wounded in a shooting Wednesday near the White House remain in critical condition, correcting an earlier report from Gov. Patrick Morrisey that the pair had died.

Jeffery Carroll, executive assistant chief of specialized operations at the Metropolitan Police Department, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed during a news conference the attack was targeted, noting the alleged gunman "immediately" opened fire at the service members. -- More...