In Washington, DC, the most recent major event was a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in which two National Guard members were critically wounded and a suspect was taken into custody.

Latest major incident

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard stationed in DC were shot in what officials described as a targeted attack near Farragut Square, close to the White House and the Farragut West Metro station. Both guardsmen were transported to a hospital and remain in critical condition, and authorities say there is no indication of additional suspects or victims beyond the two guardsmen and the alleged shooter in custody.

Government response

President Donald Trump ordered additional military personnel to be deployed to Washington, DC, following the shooting, directing several hundred more National Guard troops to the capital to reinforce the existing deployment. DC officials and federal agencies are coordinating on the investigation, and residents and visitors have been urged to avoid the area around Farragut Square while security remains heightened.

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