A National Guardsman was shot in the leg in Washington, D.C. after intervening in a fight. The suspected shooter and the service member were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
01Summary
- 01The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. EDT in Southeast Washington, D.C.
- 02The Guardsman was attempting to break up a fight when he was shot.
- 03Both the injured service member and the suspected shooter were taken to hospital.
- 04Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
- 05The shooting was reported by DC police on Monday.
02Why it matters
This story highlights the risks faced by National Guardsmen when off-duty and the ongoing issue of gun violence in the U.S. capital.
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