Both National Guardsmen Shot While on Duty in Washington D.C. Have Tragically Died – Twitchy

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the two National Guardsmen who were shot in Washington, D.C., today have both tragically lost their lives.

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact…

— Governor Patrick Morrisey (@wvgovernor) November 26, 2025

The Governor’s complete statement:

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.

Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.

The two West Virginia Guardsmen were on duty near the White House when they were shot. A suspect has reportedly been taken into custody, and the investigation is ongoing. Officials have not released any information on the suspect or a motive for the murders.

BREAKING: The two National Guard members shot near the White House have tragically passed away, officials say.

The FBI is on the scene, though investigators have not released any information regarding the suspect or motive. pic.twitter.com/8WLPt0CewP

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 26, 2025

Sadly, this isn’t surprising. I figured some deranged Lib would end up shooting either a member of ICE, BP, or Nat’l Guard. Prayers up🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Law enforcement responding after 2 National Guard members shot near White Househttps://t.co/O1VvmDm3Oy

— Stacy D (@StacyDmomof5) November 26, 2025

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The FBI is leading the investigation into the murders of the two Guardsmen who gave their lives while serving their country.

This is really awful to hear, I’m so sorry for the families of these National Guardsmen. Horrific to have these kinds of things happen anywhere, and especially horrific that it happened in the nations capital

That said, I think it would be wise to hold off on making assumptions… https://t.co/1kckTw8hhB

— Enguerrand VII de Coucy (@ingelramdecoucy) November 26, 2025

This is awful and tragic.

My deepest condolences to the families of these two members of the West Virginia National Guard.

The National Guard is the very best of us and these members’ service to our great country will never be forgotten. https://t.co/lG8lSW6jQa

— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) November 26, 2025

God have mercy. Right before Thanksgiving. Prayers for their families. https://t.co/jkwpvXlj09

— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) November 26, 2025

The identities of the fallen National Guardsmen have not been released. We continue to pay for them and their families.

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