Crime National Guard troops shot in Washington DC

I'm betting the NG do not have live ammo. Things like this could change it.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some National Guard units patrolling the nation's capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary.

A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some units on certain missions would be armed — some with handguns and others with rifles. The spokesperson said that all units with firearms have been trained and are operating under strict rules for use of force.

An Associated Press photographer on Sunday saw members of the South Carolina National Guard outside Union Station with holstered handguns.

A statement from the joint task force that has taken over policing in the nation's capital said units began carrying their service weapons on Sunday and that the military's rules say force should be used "only as a last resort and solely in response to an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm." It said the force is committed to protecting "the safety and wellbeing" of Washington's residents.

The defense official who spoke to The Associated Press said only troops on certain missions would carry guns, and that would include those patrolling to establish a law enforcement presence throughout the capital. Those working in transportation or administration would likely remain unarmed.
 
I hope both guys make a full recovery.

I've seen a photo of the shooter being loaded into the back of an ambulance after being strip-searched. He obviously took some damage himself.
 
They have both been reported as deceased.

I am waiting to make any judgment until more information is available.
Governor Patrick Morrissey of West Virginia confirmed it in a tweet
 
Guards dead. There was exchanged gunfire. Suspect wounded. It was near the WH. Doesn't sound random.
 
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