(The Center Square) – Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House, the state's governor confirmed.

Gov. Pat Morrisey at first said each had died, then later said there was conflicting information. When transported to the hospital, each was critical. At time of publication, the condition of the guard members was un

Morrisey wrote in part on social media, "We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues."

A suspect was hospitalized and taken into custody, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. Injuries to the suspect are not believed to be life-threatening.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the shooting adjacent to Farragut Square was a targeted action.

Amelia Smith, an office manager working a

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