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FBI Director Patel says National Guard members are in critical condition
At a briefing Wednesday afternoon, FBI Director Cash Patel said the two wounded National Guard members were in critical condition.
“Please pray for these brave warriors who are in critical condition and their families,” he said. “They are here serving our country.”
Patel said the suspect “will be brought to justice” and the crime will be investigated by the FBI along with its partners and prosecuted at the federal level. He called the shooting a matter of “national security.”
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the National Guard will send more troops to Washington.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said President Trump directed him to ask the Secretary of the Army to send an additional 500 National Guard troops to the District of Columbia following the shooting.
Hegseth condemned the shooting and said: “We will never back down. We will defend our capital.”
A US official confirms that the Army has received a request from Secretary Hegseth for 500 additional Guardsmen and will work to quickly implement it.
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Sources say the suspect was shot four times.
The suspected attacker was shot four times, sources told CBS News.
The suspect was transported by ambulance to an area hospital and is now in police custody, law enforcement officials said.
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West Virginia governor says there are 'conflicting reports' on troop status
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said on social media he is “now receiving conflicting messages” about the condition of the two National Guard members who were shot.
Morrisey said earlier post on social networks that two died from their injuries.
He said his office will provide additional updates once they have more complete information.
“We are praying for these brave service members, their families and the entire Guard community,” Morrisey said.
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FBI and other federal agencies assisting in the investigation
FBI Director Cash Patel said the agency is “engaged and assisting” in the shooting investigation.
“Please keep them in your prayers and we will provide more information as possible,” Patel said.
The Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and U.S. Marshals were also on scene.
15:50
According to officials, the military fired from an ambush
Members of the National Guard were shot and killed in an ambush, two federal law enforcement officials told CBS News.
The attack turned into gunfire and the suspect was also shot, officials said.
Ambushes targeted at law enforcement will grow in 2025.
15:46
According to officials, the shooting began near a metro station
The shooting appears to have started near the Farragut subway station, senior law enforcement officials told CBS News.
There is no known connection to the White House at this time, officials said, although the incident occurred just a few blocks from the North Lawn.
15:42
Between 10 and 15 shots were fired, a law enforcement official said.
A senior law enforcement official told CBS News that approximately 10 to 15 shots were fired.
One victim was taken to hospital by helicopter and the suspect by ambulance, a senior law enforcement official said.
15:32
Trump said both soldiers were “severely wounded”
President Trump said on Truth Social that both National Guard members were “severely wounded” in the shooting. According to him, they are in separate hospitals.
Trump also said the suspect was “severely wounded.”
“God bless our Grand National Guard and our entire military and law enforcement,” Mr. Trump wrote. “These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the President, stand with you!”
15:28
D.C. National Guard says health and safety of troops is 'top priority'
The D.C. National Guard told CBS News it has been working closely with MPD and other law enforcement agencies since the incident.
“The health and safety of our military personnel is our top priority as we continue to support the citizens and visitors of Washington,” the Guard said in a statement.
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National Guard troops have been in Washington since the summer.
Thousands of National Guard troops were first ordered to Washington, D.C. in August. President Trump sent forces to the city as part of a broader fight against crime. The deployment that was subject to legal problemshas been extended several times and is currently scheduled to expire in February 2026.
During Trump's second term, National Guard troops were deployed to several US cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
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The suspect was taken to an area hospital
The suspect who allegedly opened fire on the National Guardsmen was wounded and taken to an area hospital, senior law enforcement officials told CBS News. The suspect's condition is unknown at this time.
The Metropolitan Police Department said the crime scene has been cordoned off and the suspect is in custody.
15:05
President Trump briefed on the shooting
President Trump has been briefed on the shooting, White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said. The President is at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
“The White House recognizes and is actively monitoring this tragic situation,” Leavitt said in a statement.
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Two National Guard members were shot, Noem said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said two National Guard members were shot and killed. She did not share any details about their conditions.
“Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were shot and killed minutes ago in Washington,” Noem said in a statement.
“DHS is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.”
