Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., close to the Farragut Metro Station and within walking distance of the White House, authorities have confirmed.

Two sources also confirmed to Fox News that the two National Guard members were shot about a mile from the White House. The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department said one suspect is in custody. 

At a news conference, FBI Director Kash Patel said the soldiers shot there were "in critical condition" while D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser labeled the shooting as "targeted."

"This is a targeted shooting,"  Bowser explained. "One individual appeared to target these guardsmen. That individual has been taken into custody," she confirmed.

Metropolitan Police Department’s Jeffery Carroll also explained how the suspect had come around a corner, raised his arm with a firearm, and "discharged it at the National Guard members."

"They were able to, after some back and forth, able to subdue the individual and bring them into custody within moments," he described. "Members of law enforcement in the area were also able to assist and bring that individual into custody," he said.

He added, "Both of the individuals, the guard members, are in critical condition at a local hospital at this time being treated. At this point, we have no other suspects."

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey had initially confirmed that the two members of the West Virginia National Guard had died, but later retracted his statement.

"These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country," Morrisey first wrote in an X post. 

"We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community," he continued. 

"West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act," he added.

The governor retracted his comments on X and cited "conflicting reports."

"We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information," he said.

"Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community."

The White House has also been placed on lockdown following the shooting while President Donald Trump is not on site.

Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have both been briefed and are receiving continuous updates, according to reports.

The FBI remains on the scene, though investigators have not released any information regarding the suspect or motive.

According to Reuters, as of Wednesday morning, approximately 2,200 National Guard troops were deployed in Washington, D.C. 

This included personnel from the District of Columbia as well as units from Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.

VP JD Vance, who was in Fort Campbell at the time of the shooting, also said "everybody who’s a person of faith" to pray for the two Guardsmen. 

"I think it’s a somber reminder that soldiers, whether they’re active duty, reserve or National Guard, our soldiers are the sword and the shield of the United States of America," Vance added.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke in the wake of the shooting and said Trump asked him to deploy 500 additional troops to the city.

"This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington DC safe and beautiful," he told reporters Wednesday.

"The drop in crime has been historic. The increase in safety and security has been historic. But if criminals want to conduct things like this, violence against America's best, we will never back down. President Trump will never back down. That's why the American people elected him. America and our warriors, our National Guardsmen, are strong," Hesgeth said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.