News 4 has learned that multiple people were shot two blocks north of the White House just before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
At least three people were wounded by gunfire at 17th Street and I Street NW, right next to Farragut Square Park, a law enforcement source tells News4.
One of the injured people was taken to hospital via med-evac helicopter. The other two were taken to hospital by ambulance.
The Associated Press reports that two of the victims were National Guardsmen. A law enforcement source tells News4 that at least one member of the Guard was shot in the shooting.
The area is being closed off while law enforcement investigate.
Metro Transit Police said in a social media post that they were assisting in the investigation, as the shooting happened near the Farragut West station. Metro customers are asked to avoid the area.
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