Two National Guard members shot near White House, suspect in custody: 'Targeted'
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- Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House and Farragut Metro Station in Washington, D.C., during a targeted incident, resulting in critical injuries. A suspect has been taken into custody by the police, and the situation has raised significant security concerns in the area.
- The shooting incident has prompted immediate responses from political leaders, including President Trump, who ordered the deployment of an additional 500 National Guard members to D.C. to bolster security following the attack.
- This incident highlights ongoing debates about security measures in the nation's capital, particularly in light of previous controversies surrounding National Guard deployments and the implications of targeted violence against military personnel, which have drawn bipartisan condemnation and raised questions about public safety.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
