Updated: Two National Guard members were shot and killed on Wednesday (26/11) at a location near the White House.

The assailant is in custody, Washington police announced. His motives are unknown, as are the details of his identity.

Two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday (26/11) at a location near the White House.

The condition of the victims is currently unknown.

Reports of a shooting near the Farragut West Metro Station in Downtown Washington, D.C., only about a mile from the White House, with casualties and fatalities including two members of the National Guard. pic.twitter.com/WwlOalaDRE

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Unconfirmed reports speak of three victims, one of whom is in critical condition with a head injury.

Videos from the scene have been circulating online.

🚨BREAKING: DC Police confirm that one suspect is in custody after 2 National Guard members were shot in Washington, DC. | @thestoryfnc @aishahhasnie pic.twitter.com/QTaLlClSxT

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It is also unclear whether the shooter has been arrested, and the motive remains unknown.

Reports of a shooting near the Farragut West Metro Station in Downtown Washington, D.C., only about a mile from the White House, with casualties and fatalities including two members of the National Guard. pic.twitter.com/WwlOalaDRE

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The incident occurred near the Farragut West Metro station in downtown Washington, roughly 1.5 km from the White House.

Because of the shooting, the White House was placed on lockdown, with those inside instructed to remain in secure areas until further notice. At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump was in Florida.

#BREAKING: Photo of National Guard shot near White House pic.twitter.com/1ptDAyQI7c

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