National Guard patrol along the National Mall in front of the Capitol (Picture: AP)
Two National Guard soldiers have been targeted in a shooting in Washington DC, with the suspected gunman arrested.
A gunman opened fire at people near Farragut Metro station just a mile away from the White House on Wednesday.
The conditions of the victims aren’t immediately known, security services said.
Horrific images appear to show a National Guard soldier bleeding on the floor surrounded by broken glass.
Two National Guard soldiers injured near White House, Washington DC (Picture: ABC News)
DC Police posted on X: ‘The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody,’ just 20 minutes after reporting the gunfire.
Armed police and helicopters were seen surrounding the station.
President Donald Trump was at his West Palm Beach golf course when the shooting took place.
‘The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation. The President has been briefed’, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
NTD reporter Mari Otsu posted on X: ‘National Guard shot near the White House at a little before 2:15pm.
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‘I was in an Uber to work, with my cameraman, and heard multiple shots fired as we passed Farragut West.
‘A member of the National Guard fell while others rushed onto the scene. Area still on lockdown and Secret Service being deployed.’
National Guard soldiers ‘are shot’ sparking White House lockdown(Picture: Citizen)
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