Shooting in Washington leaves at least four injured and one dead near White House
The shooting took place at Vida Gym, in the Logan Circle neighborhood, one mile from the presidential residence. Police are conducting a large-scale security operation while the alleged attacker remains barricaded inside, and there are reports of an exchange of gunfire with officers.
Emergency personnel at the scene of a shooting in Washington.
At least four people were injured this Thursday morning during a shooting in the Logan Circle in Washington, D.C., a short distance from the White House. One person is reported to have died.
According to Just The News, the shooting occurred around 8 a.m. at Vida Gym, located approximately one mile from the presidential residence.
The Washington Metropolitan Police Department described the location as an active crime scene. According to initial reports, the suspected attacker was barricaded inside and had exchanged gunfire with officers.
In response to the situation, authorities issued a shelter-in-place alert to the cell phones of residents in the area, asking them to remain indoors.
The incident triggered a large-scale security deployment, with the presence of National Guard troops and various federal agencies, according to available reports.
Authorities asked the public to avoid the area around the 1500 block of 15th Street, at the intersection with P Street, which was cordoned off by law enforcement.
So far, the available information does not include official details regarding the victims' identities or the circumstances of the shooting.
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