New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- Two guard soldiers were shot near the White House on Wednesday and their conditions aren't immediately know.

The suspect has been taken into custody

In a post on X, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington. However, she gave no other information.

"Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington DC. @DHSgov is working with local law enforcement to gather more information," said Noem.

Police in Washington separately said there was a shooting one block from the White House, but gave no other details.

"The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody," said the Washington Metropolitan Police Dep...