A National Guard member sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg during an incident late Sunday night in Southeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting occurred as Guard members intervened to break up a fight near the 400 block of 8th Street SE.

According to D.C. police, the Guard members were attempting to de-escalate a physical altercation around 11 p.m. Sunday when an individual involved in the fight allegedly began firing a weapon. The injured Guard member was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Interim Police Chief Jeffery W. Carroll stated that Guard members issued commands for the individual to drop the firearm. The suspect then reportedly pointed the weapon at the Guard members, prompting a return of fire. Three Guard members discharged their weapons, with at least one shot hitting the suspect in the abdomen.

Both the Guard member and the suspect are receiving medical attention for injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Police confirmed that the individual who fired at the Guard members has been placed under arrest. The incident is currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

The presence of National Guard members in Washington D.C. has been ongoing, with Pentagon plans indicating a continued deployment into 2029, according to recent reports. While the specific mission details of the Guard members involved in Sunday's incident were not immediately available, their role often includes supporting civil authorities.

This event highlights the inherent risks faced by law enforcement and military personnel when intervening in volatile situations. The use of force by the Guard members is subject to review as part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting.

Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and statements related to the incident. The 400 block of 8th Street SE was cordoned off as police conducted their initial investigation at the scene.

Further details regarding the sequence of events and the specific circumstances leading to the shooting are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The Metropolitan Police Department has not yet named the arrested suspect.