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The National Guard shooting in DC, briefly explained

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27.11.2025
National Guard troops respond to the shooting of two Guard members in downtown Washington, DC, on November 26, 2025. | Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Welcome to The Logoff: Two National Guard members were shot in downtown Washington, DC, near the White House on Wednesday afternoon.

What do we know? This is a breaking news story, which means it’s still evolving in real time, and early reports sometimes turn out to be incorrect. With that caveat, here’s what’s been reported so far:

  • A shooting suspect is in custody and was reportedly also injured. We don’t........

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