Video credit – Nikolay Remizov

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A tense scene unfolds near Washington, D.C.’s National Mall as police and first-responders swarm the area around 17th and H Streets NW — following a shooting that wounded two West Virginia National Guard members during a downtown patrol. The video, captured by Nikolay Remizov (@nremizov), shows police vans arriving, a helicopter circling overhead, and emergency crews moving in swiftly as chaos grips the streets.

According to authorities, the attack struck just blocks from the White House in what officials are calling a targeted ambush. The suspect was shot and taken into custody, while the wounded Guardsmen were rushed to hospital.

Federal and local agencies — including the Secret Service, law-enforcement personnel and medical teams — secured the scene, evacuated nearby civilians, and began investigation procedures amid heightened security across the capital.

The fast-escalating response, captured in Remizov’s footage, reflects both the urgency and gravity of the attack. As investigations continue, the city remains on edge, with officials calling for vigilance and cooperation from the public.