The Trump administration quickly ordered 500 more National Guard members to Washington after the shooting. Streets are blocked after reports of two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House (Evan Vucci/AP)At least one of the Guard members exchanged gunfire with the gunman, said another law enforcement source. More than 300 West Virginia National Guard members were deployed to Washington in August. Emergency personnel cordon off an area near where National Guard soldiers appear to have been shot near the White House (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. The Guard members have patrolled neighbourhoods, railway stations and other locations, participated in highway checkpoints and been assigned to pick up rubbish and guard sports events.

Source: The Times November 27, 2025 02:27 UTC