India, Nov. 27 -- A suspect has been taken into custody after a shooting took place near the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday, November 26, as per DC Police. Two National Guard members were shot, as per Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

"Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C. @DHSgov is working with local law enforcement to gather more information," she wrote on X.

DC Police Department wrote on X "Critical Incident: MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come."

They later informed that the area was secured and the suspect had been taken into custody.

The 17th and I Street is seven min...