Two National Guardsmen were reportedly shot blocks away from the White House on Wednesday, according to multiple outlets.
The incident, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) occurred at 17th and I Street, NW just before 3 p.m. local time, with officials asking residents to stay away from the location. Emergency vehicles had been spotted rushing to the scene with at least one helicopter landing at the National Mall, according to AP News.
The MPD confirmed that the location was secured just before 3:30 p.m., with one suspect in custody.
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