Two soldiers from the US National Guard were shot on Wednesday in an incident that occurred close to the White House in Washington DC.
Details of the Shooting
The attack took place near the Farragut metro station, a key location in the nation's capital. According to a law enforcement official who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, the conditions of the two soldiers are not immediately known.
Emergency vehicles were swiftly seen responding to the area as the situation unfolded. This serious event comes amidst a controversial deployment of troops to Washington DC, an order that was issued by the Trump administration.
Context and Response
The deployment of National Guard personnel has been a point of significant debate, and this shooting incident near such a symbolic seat of power is likely to intensify discussions surrounding security and military presence in the city. The immediate focus, however, remains on the well-being of the injured soldiers.
Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses.
