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Two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon, and at least one suspect was in custody.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed two National Guard soldiers were shot.

ABC News reports the event occurred just blocks from the White House at about 2:20 PM ET. The victims' conditions were not immediately released.

One suspect was taken into custody, according to D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Dept. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social website shortly after the incident, saying the suspect was "severely wounded."

The shooting occurred near 17th and I Street, NW ... that's less than two blocks from the White House grounds. The scene was secure, police said, and the public is advised to avoid the area.

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