New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- Amid shooting near the White House in Washington, the US Federal Aviation Administration Wednesday said that departures to Ronald Reagan National Airport were briefly paused due to security issues.

The ground stop temporarily 'paused' arrivals into Reagan Washington International Airport because of the locations of aircraft involved in responding to today's shooting incident," the FAA said in a statement.

"Normal operations have resumed."

Meanwhile, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that the two National Guardsmen, who were injured in shooting in Washington, passed away.

Morrisey said the two guardsmen were from his state and died from their injuries.

"Our entire state grieves with their families...