Two members of the U.S. National Guard were shot on Wednesday near the White House. Their current conditions have not been disclosed. The incident occurred just one block from the White House, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. A suspect has been taken into custody, and the area has been secured. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the shooting in a post on social media. She stated that the National Guard members were patrolling the National Mall at the time of the incident. The White House has been placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt reported that President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation. Trump is currently at his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Vice President JD Vance is in Kentucky and was not present at the White House during the incident. The U.S. Secret Service has not provided additional comments regarding the shooting. This incident raises concerns about security in the nation's capital, especially given the proximity to the White House. Further updates are expected as law enforcement continues to investigate the shooting.