In Washington, two National Guardsmen hit by gunfire near the White House were killed

Donald Trump said the shooter was also “seriously injured” but that he would “pay a heavy price” for his actions.

Two National Guard members died after being hit by gunfire near the White House in Washington, the governor of West Virginia state announced, d‘where do they come from, Wednesday 26 November. “It is with great sadness that I can confirm that two members of the West Virginia National Guard who were struck by gunfire today in Washington have died from their injuries.”wrote Patrick Morrisey, in X.

A suspect has been arrested, the American capital police said on the same social network, while helicopters flew over the area. Donald Trump added on his Truth Social network that the shooter was the person “seriously injured” but that’s it “will pay very dearly” his actions.

AFP journalists saw, two blocks from the White House, a person in military uniform being evacuated on a stretcher. The area was cordoned off and dozens of police vehicles and local and national security forces were deployed to the scene. “The White House has been notified and following this tragic situation, the president is being kept informed,” Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s spokesperson, told the press.