Two National Guardsmen critically wounded in Washington DC by shooter at close range

CBS News video / Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 / Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The shooting occurred in downtown Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the early reports and a law enforcement official. DC Metropolitan Police said on X that the scene is secure and one suspect is in custody. They advised people to avoid the area. The National Guard did not immediately respond to request for comment. The circumstances of the shooting are not immediately clear.

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