Officials Provide Update After Incident Involving Two National Guard Members Near White House
Washington, D.C. officials are reviewing an incident near the White House on Wednesday after authorities confirmed that an individual was detained and that two National Guard members were injured during the event.
Emergency crews responded quickly to the area, and multiple agencies, including local police and federal partners, began coordinating efforts to gather information. Law enforcement officials noted that the Guard members sustained injuries, though their conditions were not immediately available. Additional details are being reviewed as part of the ongoing response.
A number of emergency vehicles were seen in the vicinity, and a helicopter landed on the National Mall as part of the coordinated effort. The Joint DC Task Force confirmed it was aware of the situation and responding accordingly, though spokespeople did not immediately provide specifics about those involved.
The Metropolitan Police Department acknowledged that officers were addressing an active situation near the White House but said more information would be shared once verified. A spokesperson for Mayor Muriel Bowser stated that city leadership was closely monitoring developments and staying in communication with responding agencies.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the administration is being kept informed and that the President had received a briefing on the situation. At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was at his golf course in West Palm Beach.
National Guard members from Washington, D.C., and several states have been assigned to support security operations in the capital following an emergency declaration issued earlier in the year. Many were already stationed in the area at the time of the incident.
Authorities have encouraged the public to await verified updates as multiple agencies continue reviewing available footage, witness accounts, and other evidence to understand the events fully.
