The White House has been placed on lockdown following a fatal shooting that claimed the lives of two National Guard members
Key Points:
White House was placed on lockdown after a nearby fatal shooting
Two National Guard members were confirmed killed near the Farragut metro station
DC Metropolitan Police secured the area and advised public avoidance
White House Press Secretary confirmed President Trump has been briefed
Incident occurred amid controversial troop deployment to Washington
State governors had previously criticized the deployment as inflammatory
Circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation
When those deployed to protect the seat of power become targets themselves, it reveals a security paradox where the presence of force can sometimes create the high risks it seeks to prevent.
Sources: The Cable, Associated Press, New York Times