A distressing shooting incident unfolded in downtown Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, resulting in multiple injuries. Early reports confirmed that at least two of the wounded are members of the US National Guard, according to a source familiar with the situation. The precise location of the shooting was near the White House, prompting a significant law enforcement response. Authorities are currently urging the public to steer clear of the affected area as investigations and emergency services are ongoing. The motives behind the attack remain unconfirmed, and an official statement from the National Guard is still pending. This event occurs amidst a prolonged deployment of National Guard troops in the capital, part of a broader anti-crime initiative. The President of the United States publicly condemned the perpetrator, expressing solidarity with the injured National Guard members and stating the shooter also sustained severe injuries. The president vowed that the attacker would face severe consequences. He further conveyed his strong support for the National Guard and all military and law enforcement personnel.
