Two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House have died, the state’s governor said.
Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths in a social media post.
A suspect, now in custody, was also shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, the source said. One National Guard member was shot in the head, according to a person familiar with the details of the incident who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Here’s what to know:
- Trump reacts: The president warned in a statement on social media that the “animal” who shot the guardsmen “will pay a very steep price.” He also wrote on Truth Social, “God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People.”
- Guardsmen have been in DC since August: Trump issued an emergency order that federalized the local police force and sent in National Guard troops from eight states and the District of Columbia. The order expired a month later, but the troops remained.
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