WASHINGTON, DC: Following​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ an attack that resulted in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member and the serious injury of another, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it will carry out joint patrols with the National Guard in Washington, DC.

At least three National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House, triggering a major security response across Washington. Police say the gunman is still at large as officers sweep the area in an ongoing manhunt.

Two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House in a targeted attack, triggering a lockdown and heightened tension in Washington.

Secret Service officers charged a suspect with simple assault for an incident involving protesters at the White House.

Secret Service officers suspended after an alleged altercation outside Obama’s D.C. home. Incident caught on audio, video shows officers shoving and punching each other. Secret Service confirms fight but has not commented on suspensions or further actions.