California lawmakers are condemning political violence after two National Guard troops were shot near the White House on Wednesday.

According to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, both of the troops were members of the state’s National Guard contingent . He initially said both had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflicting reports” about their condition.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Guard members were hospitalized in critical condition.

“There must be zero tolerance for violence — of any kind — against the brave men and women in uniform who selflessly serve our communities and our country,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement on social media. He called the shooting “horrific and

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