The shooting took place near the White House. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized the government's determination to ensure security. — The shooting in Washington will only strengthen our resolve – we are sending 500 more National Guard troops to Washington. We will never go back. We will secure our capital, the politician said.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said that both National Guard soldiers shot near the White House on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., died of their wounds. The two were part of the Guard troops sent to the capital from the state he ruled.
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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.
Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the motive for the incident was unknown and appealed for prayers for the victims. Reagan International Airport, which had flights canceled earlier Wednesday for safety reasons, said the airport was now operating normally.
