White House shooting update: Latest on Reagan National Airport flight status; new info emerges

A massive ground stop was issued at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday

Updated on: Nov 27, 2025, 02:22:19 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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White House shooting update: A massive ground stop was issued at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday after two National Guard troops were shot blocks from the White House. The victims are in critical condition.

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington (Bloomberg)

"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," President Donald Trump posted 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!" he added.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), meanwhile, announced that a ground stop has been ordered at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport due to security concerns. The advisory states that the stop is expected to last approximately one hour, with an anticipated end time of 4 PM ET.

Flight Radar 24's real-time map showed several flights currently holding in the air, right above DCA.

The suspect was taken into custody after being shot. He has sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, a source told the Associated Press.

One National Guard member was shot in the head, according to a person familiar with the details of the incident who spoke to AP.

The shooting happened at the corner of 17th and H Streets in the northwest quadrant of the city. Police tape cordoned off the scene where emergency fire and police vehicles’ lights flashed and helicopter blades thudded overhead. Agents from the US Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on scene, as National Guard troops stood sentry nearby. At least one helicopter landed on the National Mall.

(With inputs from the Associated Press)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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