Two National Guardsmen killed in shooting near White House, attacker detained

On November 26, a shooting occurred in the United States of America, which occurred just a few blocks from the White House. As a result of this tragic incident, two US National Guard soldiers were killed. This was reported by Fox News.

The attacker was seriously injured and quickly detained, and information about the incident was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

"Two National Guard members were injured approximately a mile from the White House, but their condition is currently unknown," the report said.

Police confirmed that the suspect is in custody.

A lockdown protocol has been introduced at the White House. It is specified that the US President is currently in Florida, where he left the day before to celebrate Thanksgiving. The FBI is working at the scene of the incident.

As Ukrainian News Agency reported, earlier during the speech of former US President Donald Trump at his election rally in Pennsylvania, shots were fired. The politician was injured in the ear.

Also, on September 15, 2024, shots were fired again near US presidential candidate Donald Trump as he left his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

According to American media sources in law enforcement agencies, the Secret Service noticed a suspicious person at the Trump West Palm Beach golf course and opened fire when agents saw something resembling a gun barrel. Trump was taken to a safe place after the agents opened fire on the man.