Alabama officials are reacting to a shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon that sent D.C. into lockdown.

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were ambushed in what officials describe as a targeted attack near Farragut Square.

Authorities said the shots rang out near 2 p.m. EST as the Guardsmen were conducting a “high-visibility patrol.”

After initially announcing their death, Governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisey corrected his announcement on Wednesday afternoon, saying the Guardsmen were in critical condition.

“We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information,” Morrisey wrote. “Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community.”

Police said a lone suspect was quickly subdued and taken into custody after being wounded during an exchange of gunfire. Investigators have not publicly identified the suspect.

President Donald Trump, who was at home in Florida ahead of Thanksgiving, announced 500 additional National Guard troops would be sent to the nation’s capital.

“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!”

Back home, Alabama officials responded with condemnation and calls for prayer as details continued to emerge

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville called it a “disgusting” act of violence.

“Any violence against our military is UNACCEPTABLE and will NOT be tolerated. I hope justice is swiftly served,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) wrote.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) urged prayer during this time of chaos in the nation’s capital.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) called for prayer around all those impacted by the attack.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) also called for prayer and mourning for the victims and to see that the shooter is held “fully accountable.”

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, also called for prayer

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, also a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, said the attack is “a stark, unacceptable reminder of the dangers they face every day in service to our country.”

Katherine Robertson, Chief Counsel to AG Steve Marshall, and candidate for that office in 2026, said Alabama is praying for the families and those affected.

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, also a candidate to be Alabama’s top law enforcement official, said he and his wife are “sickened” that the attack took place, “on a day when so many Americans are preparing to give thanks alongside loved ones.”