OAN Staff Sophia Flores and Brooke Mallory
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
UPDATE – 1:13 PM – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has retracted his statement in relation to the two National Guardsmen being deceased, explaining that he has received “conflicting reports.” He also added that the public will be notified once “we receive more complete information.”
“We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community,” Morrisey later added.
Additionally, FBI Director Kash Patel stated at around 4:42 p.m. ET that the two National Guardsmen, one male and one female, are not dead but remain in critical condition at separate trauma centers after engaging the suspect in gunfire.
“Please pray for the two guard men that were injured. There is conflicting reporting, but we are hearing that they are in surgery. Praying they pull through,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) posted on X.
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12:40 PM – The two members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, D.C. have passed away from their injuries.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-W.Va.) revealed the tragic news on X.
“It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act,” Morrisey posted on X.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the individual in custody.
The third victim — a civilian — remains in critical condition after being transported to a trauma center, according to D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Vito Maggiolo.
The shooting unfolded at the intersection of 17th and I Streets NW, near Farragut West Metro station and about three blocks from the White House, during an exchange of gunfire where the Guardsmen reportedly engaged the suspect before being wounded.
The suspect, who was also severely injured in the confrontation, was taken into custody and transported from the scene on a stretcher.
The White House lockdown has been lifted, and the temporary ground stop at Reagan National Airport has ended, but roads around the area, including parts of Connecticut Avenue and K Street, remain closed as the investigation continues. Authorities emphasize the scene is now secure, but the public should continue avoiding the vicinity to allow responders full access.
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