From the Left · Read · October 20, 2026

Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged

ABC News: National Guard member injured in DC shooting, police say

Grade A (100/100). Police account, on record

Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.

Early, brief report

Agrees: Guard member shot in the leg; three Guard members returned fire

Splits: Earliest account; no charges or names yet