The White House was temporarily placed on lockdown on Wednesday after two members of the National Guard were shot near the executive mansion, U.S. authorities confirmed.<\/p>\n
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the incident involved two National Guard personnel, though further details were not immediately provided.<\/p>\n
Police confirmed that the shooting took place just one block from the White House, near the Farragut Metro station, heightening security concerns in the nation\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n
“The White House was briefly secured following reports of gunfire near the premises,” Secretary Noem said, adding that investigations were underway.<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump was in Florida ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at the time of the shooting. The U.S. Secret Service has not yet responded to requests for comment.<\/p>\n
Authorities said the lockdown was precautionary, and security personnel are working to ensure the safety of the White House, surrounding areas, and staff.<\/p>\n
The shooting coincided with President Trump\u2019s controversial troop deployment order in Washington, though officials have not linked the two events.<\/p>\n
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