Two National Guard soldiers were critically injured in a targeted attack near the White House on Wednesday, November 27, 2025, sparking lockdowns and a massive law enforcement response. The suspect was apprehended after an exchange of gunfire and remains hospitalized with injuries.
🚓 Witnesses described a chaotic scene near Farragut Square, where the ambush occurred during a routine patrol. "I saw two soldiers on the ground—people were trying to save them," said local resident Mike Ryan, who heard multiple rounds of gunfire.
💬 Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed the attack was deliberate, while former U.S. President Donald Trump—who deployed National Guard troops to D.C. earlier this year—called the shooter an "animal" in a social media post. Defense officials announced plans to deploy 500 additional soldiers to the capital.
🔍 The motive remains unclear, though authorities believe the suspect acted alone. Over 2,200 National Guard members from eight states are currently stationed in D.C. as part of a controversial security initiative launched in August.
