Regarding the severe wounding of two members of the National Guard in the United States, it has been learned that the suspected perpetrator of the serious incident has now been taken into custody.
The shooting occurred near the Farragut West metro station in downtown Washington, approximately 1.5 kilometers from the White House.
The President of the United States has also reacted through a public statement, strongly condemning the attack and promising that the suspected shooter “will face the harshest consequences.”
“The animal who shot the two National Guard soldiers — both seriously wounded and now in two separate hospitals — is also severely injured, but despite this, will pay a very high price,” Trump wrote on his social media platform on Wednesday afternoon. “God bless our Great National Guard and all our military and law enforcement. These are truly exceptional people. I, as President of the United States, and everyone connected to the Office of the Presidency, stand with you!”
The two wounded National Guard members are currently in critical condition, hospitalized in two different medical centers. The suspected perpetrator is also reported to be severely injured.
