A shooting occurred near the White House, as a result of which two US National Guard soldiers were wounded.

According to ABC, shots were fired at National Guard soldiers near the White House.

Police reported that the suspect has been arrested.

The fire and emergency medical service of the District of Columbia confirmed to the BBC that three people injured at the intersection of 17th and I Street NW were being transported to the hospital.

US President Donald Trump stated that two National Guard soldiers were wounded during the shooting and are in severe condition.

The suspect is also severely wounded, according to Trump.

The two National Guard soldiers wounded during the shooting in downtown Washington, D.C., a few blocks from the White House, are in severe condition, confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel.

The attack on the National Guard soldiers was targeted, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told reporters. They know that this was a deliberate shooting. One individual, who apparently targeted the members of this guard unit, has been arrested, she said.