Troops' Safety Concerns Before Deadly Shooting

A recent shooting in Washington, D.C., has left two National Guard members critically injured. While this event has shocked many, it was not entirely unexpected by some.

Concerns Raised Before the Incident

Members of the California National Guard, who were deployed earlier this year to support immigration enforcement, had expressed serious concerns about their safety.

• A soldier with six years of service shared that the assignment made them more vulnerable to both shooting civilians and being targeted themselves.
• These fears were not isolated to California; other Guard members also expressed similar concerns.

Details of the Shooting

The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near the White House, according to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department.

• A lone gunman critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard.

Questions Raised About Safety Measures

This tragic event has raised serious questions about the safety measures in place for National Guard members, especially during high-profile assignments.