The White House was placed on lockdown Wednesday following a shooting incident involving National Guard members near the Farragut Metro Station in Washington, D.C. The tense situation unfolded just as President Donald Trump’s controversial troop deployment to the capital continues to stir debate across the country.

According to the DC Metropolitan Police, officers quickly responded to the scene and urged the public to avoid the area. While authorities have yet to officially confirm the number of casualties, reports vary: sources who spoke with the Associated Press say two National Guard members were shot, while another source who spoke to the New York Times reported that only one Guard member was injured. Details of how the shooting happened are still unclear.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration is “aware and actively monitoring this tragic situation,” adding that President Trump has already been briefed.

National Guard troops have been stationed across Washington, D.C., for months as part of the president’s aggressive push to curb crime in the city. The decision has been met with strong criticism from several state governors, who describe the deployment as unnecessary, harsh, and politically motivated.

As investigations continue, the incident has only intensified concerns about rising tensions and the safety of security personnel in the nation’s capital.