Martinsburg, WV – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to join in prayer after two members of the West Virginia Air National Guard were shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., according to a statement shared on social media.
Sheriff Nathan Harmon Blair said his department is “lifting [the victims], their families, and their fellow Guardsmen in prayer,” as both injured service members receive medical care following the incident. Details regarding their conditions have not yet been released.
According to the sheriff’s post, the shooting occurred earlier in the day in Washington, D.C., though the exact location and circumstances remain under investigation. Federal and local authorities have not issued additional information as of Wednesday evening.
Community members across West Virginia have responded to the sheriff’s message, offering support and prayers through hundreds of comments and shares online.
More updates will be provided as official details are confirmed by the D.C. Metropolitan Police and West Virginia National Guard.
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