Five Shot In Washington, DC, As Police Respond To Barricaded Suspect Near Fitness Center
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At least five people have been shot in Washington, D.C., Thursday morning, prompting a massive police response and a shelter-in-place order in the city's Logan Circle neighborhood.
The shooting was reported around 8 a.m. near the intersection of 15th and P Streets Northwest, approximately one mile from the White House.
D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto said the shooting occurred at and outside a VIDA Fitness center in the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact locations of all the shootings.
The Metropolitan Police Department initially described the incident as an active shooting situation before announcing that it had developed into a barricade situation in the 1500 block of 15th Street Northwest.
Police reportedly believe the suspect is barricaded inside a building. As of Thursday morning, no arrest had been announced.
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place warning, urging people in the immediate area to remain indoors, stay away from windows and avoid the surrounding streets.
Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as heavily armed officers, emergency response teams and federal agents converged on the neighborhood.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI are assisting local law enforcement.
Several streets have been closed, including portions of 15th Street, P Street and Q Street Northwest. Public transportation in the area has also been affected.
A manager at VIDA Fitness told local media that shots were fired outside the facility and that police were inside the building. The gym is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the five shooting victims. A possible motive has also not been disclosed.
Police continue to urge residents and visitors to avoid the area as the investigation and barricade response remain active.
This is a developing story.
The shooting was reported around 8 a.m. near the intersection of 15th and P Streets Northwest, approximately one mile from the White House.
D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto said the shooting occurred at and outside a VIDA Fitness center in the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact locations of all the shootings.
The Metropolitan Police Department initially described the incident as an active shooting situation before announcing that it had developed into a barricade situation in the 1500 block of 15th Street Northwest.
Police reportedly believe the suspect is barricaded inside a building. As of Thursday morning, no arrest had been announced.
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place warning, urging people in the immediate area to remain indoors, stay away from windows and avoid the surrounding streets.
Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as heavily armed officers, emergency response teams and federal agents converged on the neighborhood.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI are assisting local law enforcement.
Several streets have been closed, including portions of 15th Street, P Street and Q Street Northwest. Public transportation in the area has also been affected.
A manager at VIDA Fitness told local media that shots were fired outside the facility and that police were inside the building. The gym is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the five shooting victims. A possible motive has also not been disclosed.
Police continue to urge residents and visitors to avoid the area as the investigation and barricade response remain active.
This is a developing story.
