Two members of the National Guard were shot in the city of Washington on Wednesday, said U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The shooting occurred in downtown Washington, according to a source familiar with initial reports and a law enforcement official, reported CNN, which was accessed by the Argentine News Agency. The Metropolitan Police of Washington D.C. said on X that the scene is secure and a suspect is in custody. The circumstances of the shooting are not yet clear. U.S. President Donald Trump has been informed of the shooting, said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement. 'The White House is aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation,' Leavitt said, adding: 'The President has been informed'.
