NCS interrupted its stay broadcast on Wednesday afternoon following news that two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., simply blocks away from the White House
NCS’s stay broadcast was interrupted to report on news of multiple people being shot in Washington, D.C., simply blocks from the White House.
According to the breaking news report, multiple people, together with two National Guard members, were shot near the Farragut West metro station, with the taking pictures shortly confirmed by the DC police on X.
“Critical Incident: MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come,” earlier than then sharing one other replace that indicated a suspect had been taken into custody.
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The Governor of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey, took to X to say that each National Guard members have since died as a results of the taking pictures.
“It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brace West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country,” he wrote. “We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.”
“Out entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. west Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.”
He later took to social media a second time to share that there have been conflicting studies concerning the state of the 2 Guard members.
“We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community,” he mentioned.
President Donald Trump, who’s out of city at Mar-a-Lago, additionally spoke out concerning the taking pictures, taking to Truth Social earlier than news of their deaths was confirmed.
“The animal that show the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” he wrote.
“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associates with the Office of the presidency, am with you!”
It isn’t but clear what led to the gunfire and if the taking pictures was a focused assault or the results of the Guardsmen responding to a different incident involving the unnamed shooter.
The Joint DC Task Force and Metropolitan Police Department mentioned that they had responded to a taking pictures, however no different particulars have been instantly out there.
It’s unclear if the Guardsmen have been members who have been patrolling the capital after the President’s August emergency order within the space, which federalized the native police drive and despatched extra guard members into the area.
The taking pictures has additionally affected some Thanksgiving journey on the busiest day of the yr forward of the vacation, with a floor cease briefly being ordered at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) because of safety.
Following the Federal Aviation Administration report, the airport itself took to X to share that flights had resumed, however residual delays might be anticipated.
“Passengers should check with their airline for schedule updates,” they wrote. “There may be delays related to a law enforcement incident in downtown Washington, D.C., earlier today. Flights have resumed, and the airport is open and operating normally.”