Kash Patel

They were shot.

They're in critical condition.

As you can see behind me, we have assembled the full force of both the federal and state and local law enforcement agencies

to bring bear all of our resources to make sure we find the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act and make no mistake they will be brought to justice since this is an assault on a federal law enforcement officer this will be treated at the federal level as an assault on a federal law enforcement officer the fbi will lead out on that mission with our interagency partners to include the department of homeland security secret service atf dea and we're thankful for the mayor's

assistance in this matter.

The Metropolitan Police Department and their skills in investigating homicides and gun shootings in this city is exceptional.

We will work together collaboratively because this is a matter of national security, because it's a matter of pride.

President Trump has been informed.

We've been in contact with the White House.

We will shortchange the American public with no resources to make sure we find and safeguard our nation's capital right here in Washington, D.C.,

and bring anyone responsible for this heinous act of violence to justice.

I would lastly like to add to the American public in the world, please send your prayers to those brave warriors who are in critical condition and their families.

They are here serving our country.

They are here protecting everyday Americans and citizens around the world in our nation's capital.

They are the heroes of this day, and we must remember them on this day and every day and their families and the sacrifice they have made.

I will now turn it over to Chief Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Thank you.

You can tell us about details on the condition of the two National Guardsmen and whether or not anyone else was injured.

And I would just like, hang on, I would just like to add, the reason that this suspect is in custody is because of the bravery of the men and women of the National Guard who responded due to their extensive training to secure American lives today.

There was not any further injury and any further shootings.