Two U.S. National Guard members were ambushed and shot near the White House on Wednesday, with both victims in critical condition. The suspect, identified as a lone gunman, is in custody, according to DC police. The incident occurred during high-visibility patrols, with the suspect reportedly firing at close range at one guard and then at another who took cover behind a bus stop, according to CNN. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey initially reported the victims as deceased before clarifying his statement. President Trump condemned the attack, while Vice President J.D. Vance called the soldiers the ‘sword and shield’ of the nation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced additional National Guard deployments in DC, part of Trump’s broader strategy to address urban crime.