The Washington D.C. mayor says two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House were targeted.

"One individual who appeared to target these guardsmen, that individual has been taken into custody," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

The West Virginia governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say the office was “receiving conflicting reports about the condition.” The governor’s office did not immediately respond to questions about the attack and the condition of the troops.

A suspect, now in custody, was also shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. One National Guard member was shot in the head, according to a person familiar with the details of the incident who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

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