Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot and injured near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the city’s mayor described as a “targeted” attack. The shooter, who was also shot, is in custody, according to authorities.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday evening, Jeffrey Carroll, the executive assistant chief of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, said the shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m.

Carroll said a gunman came around a corner and opened fire at the Guard members who were on patrol.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House on Wednesday, local authorities said. A suspect is being detained at a local hospital.

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Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Executive Assistant Chief of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department Jeffery Carroll stands near FBI Director Kash Patel as he speaks to the media following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers on November 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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Nearby Guard members quickly intervened and subdued the shooter, he said. The two injured Guard members and the shooter were later transported to a hospital. Carroll said it was unclear who shot the gunman.

A motive had not yet been determined. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said on X that the person responsible would “be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Earlier on Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was aware that two Guard members were “critically wounded.”

He announced plans to send 500 more Guard troops to D.C. at the request of President Trump.

“This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure we make Washington, D.C. safe and beautiful,” he added.

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A view of the scene after two members of the National Guard were shot and wounded near the White House on November 26, 2025. A suspect has been taken into custody.

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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey had earlier said the Guard members were killed, but reversed himself less than half an hour later.

“We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members,” he wrote on X.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was aware of the incident. The president was in Florida at the time of the shooting.

“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen … is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” he added.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that federal agents were on the scene of the shooting. FBI Director Kash Patel also said on X that the bureau “is engaged and assisting with the investigation.”

Over the past few months, more than 2,000 National Guard personnel have been sent to D.C. to assist with patrols and beautification efforts.

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More than half of the Guard members were brought in from other states, including about 179 Guard members from West Virginia, according to the military’s Joint Task Force in D.C.

Trump began deploying troops to the nation’s capital in early August over concerns about the city’s crime rate. Last week, a federal judge ruled that the use of troops in D.C. was unlawful and ordered an end to the deployment. The judge’s preliminary injunction has not yet taken effect to give the Trump administration time to appeal.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

WASHINGTON — The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

The announcement declaring “America-first entry fee policies” comes as national parks deal with the strain of a major staff reduction and severe budget cuts, along with recovering from damage during the recent government shutdown and significant lost revenue due to fees not being collected during that time.

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

As part of the changes, which are set to take effect Jan. 1, foreign tourists will also see their annual parks pass price jump to $250, while U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80, according to the department’s statement.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a post on the social platform X that the changes make sure U.S. taxpayers who support the park service “continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations!”

A White House post on X laying out the increased fees ended with the phrase, “AMERICANS FIRST.”

The announcement follows a July executive order in which President Donald Trump directed the parks to increase entry fees for foreign tourists.

“There’s a lot to unpack in this announcement, including many questions on its implementation – all which NPCA will raise with the Department of Interior,” Kati Schmidt, a spokesperson for National Parks Conservation Association, said in an email.

The U.S. Travel Association estimated that in 2018, national parks and monuments saw more than 14 million international visitors. Yellowstone reported that in 2024, nearly 15% of its visitors were from outside the country, which was down from 30% in 2018.

The money made off the new fees will help support the national parks, including with upgrading facilities for visitors and maintenance, according to the statement.

The “resident-only patriotic fee-free days” next year include Veterans Day, which was one of the parks’ eight free days open to everyone in 2025. The Department of the Interior had announced those days by saying they wanted to ensure that “everyone, no matter their zip code, can access and enjoy the benefits of green spaces and our public lands.”