Washington police announced on Wednesday that they had detained a suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers and secured the shooting site. It took place near the White House. President Donald Trump, who is in Florida, was briefed on the matter.
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What was the first information about the condition of National Guard soldiers?
What did Donald Trump say about the shooting?
Who confirmed that the soldiers died in the hospital?
What security measures were put in place after the shooting?
“The animal that shot two National Guard soldiers – both seriously injured and currently in two separate hospitals – is also seriously injured, but regardless will pay a very high price. God bless our Grand National Guard and all our military and law enforcement. They are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States and everyone associated with the Office of the President, stand with you!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Associated Press agency after At 9 p.m. Polish time, she reported that the National Guard soldiers who were shot died in the hospital. The information was confirmed by the governor of Washington state.
After hours 22 Polish time, the governor of West Virginia denied the original information. “We are currently receiving conflicting reports regarding the health of two members of our National Guard. We will provide additional information as soon as we receive more complete information.” Our prayers are with these brave soldiers, their families and the entire National Guard community,” wrote Patrick Morrisey.
After hours 22 The Pentagon announced that Donald Trump asked to send 500 additional troops to Washington to strengthen security in the nation's capital.
Shooting in Washington. The services are investigating the matter
According to Fox News, the nearby building of the Ministry of Finance was closed due to the crime. Previously, similar measures were used in the White House. At Ronald Reagan Airport near Washington, departures were suspended for security reasons, but traffic resumed after several minutes.
The White House has already announced that the investigation into this matter is ongoing. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents were at the scene of the shooting. Kristi Noem, head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), also spoke.
“Please join me in praying for the two National Guard soldiers who were shot moments ago in Washington, D.C. DHS is working with local law enforcement to gather additional information,” she wrote on the X platform.
