Chaos erupted in the heart of Washington D.C. on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday as two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House, sending tourists and bystanders fleeing for their lives.
Panic on the Streets
According to eyewitness accounts, the sound of gunfire prompted a scene of mass panic, with crowds of people seen running for their safety. The incident triggered an immediate and significant emergency response, with multiple vehicles swarming the area. A helicopter was even witnessed landing on the National Mall to assist in the situation.
Scene Secured and Suspect Apprehended
The DC Police Department has since confirmed that the scene has been secured. Authorities have also confirmed that at least one suspect is now in custody. While the precise condition of the two injured soldiers remains unknown, a disturbing image circulated online depicted one National Guard troop lying injured on the pavement, receiving medical attention from Secret Service agents as blood was visible from a head wound.
An FBI source informed the Daily Mail that federal agents were en route and would be on the scene as soon as possible. The shooting prompted an immediate security lockdown at the presidential residence, underscoring the seriousness of the event in one of the world's most heavily guarded locations.
