2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near White House: Sources

Two uniformed military personnel, appearing to be National Guardsmen, have been shot in downtown Washington just blocks from the White House, according to two sources familiar with the ongoing situation.

The Metropolitan Police Department said it is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I streets.

“Please avoid the area as MPD and our partners work to secure the scene,” the MPD wrote on X.

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