Moments of fear in the center of Washington, where several people were shot not far from the White House. Among the injured are also two members of the United States National Guard, present in the capital as part of the security device wanted by President Donald Trump.
The shooting occurred close to the heart of American institutions and immediately raised alarm bells. The Washington Metropolitan Police announced on their official channels that they were working at the crime scene, inviting citizens and tourists to avoid the area. In the meantime, a suspect has been arrested.
The circumstances of what happened still remain unclear. Based on the initial information gathered by the police, a suspect was arrested and is now being interrogated to clarify his possible involvement in the shooting.
Trump’s words
“The animal that shot the two National Guard members, both seriously wounded and now hospitalized in two separate hospitals, is also seriously injured, but despite everything, it will pay a very high price.” Donald Trump wrote it on Truth.
Flights suspended
Flights departing from Washington’s Ronald Reagan airport have been suspended for security reasons.