Several people shot in Washington, DC, including at least one National Guardsman

A police car blocks a street in Washington, DC, following a shooting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Joe Merkel/CNN

Several people were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, including at least one membe  r of the US National Guard, according to a source familiar with the early reports and a law enforcement official.

The shooting occurred in downtown Washington, DC, near the White House. DC Metropolitan Police said on X that they are at the scene of a shooting in the area and advised people to avoid the area.

The National Guard did not immediately respond to request for comment. The circumstances of the shooting are not immediately clear.

National Guard troops from multiple states have been in Washington, DC, for months as part of President Donald Trump’s anti-crime crackdown in t