One killed and four injured in Washington DC shooting
A gunman opened fire inside a gym in a Logan Circle apartment building in Washington, D.C., killing one person and injuring four others. The suspect, a white male, barricaded himself and was later found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound after police forced entry as negotiators had lost contact. Authorities say the incident included gunfire through a door and a fire set within the building, with the fire contained shortly after. Mayor Muriel Bowser called it a senseless act of gun violence, while investigators work to establish timeline and motive and the White House has been briefed. The event underscores a sudden escalation of violence in a dense urban area with ongoing uncertainty about the attacker’s motivations and sequence of actions.
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The shooting happened Thursday morning inside a gym located in an apartment building in the Logan Circle neighborhood, roughly a mile north of the White House, resulting in one death and four injuries, two of which were non-life-threatening while one remained in critical condition.
Police described the suspect as a white male who barricaded himself in an apartment; negotiators had been on the line with him before the gunfire ceased communications and officers entered the unit.
After forcing entry, investigators observed what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the suspect; authorities also indicated a fire had been set and was contained inside the building.
Interim MPD Chief Jefferey Carroll stated the suspect fired at officers through the door at least twice while barricaded, and that the overall timeline of events and the motive are still under investigation.
Eyewitness accounts from gym patrons and building residents described immediate chaos, alarms, smoke, and an evacuation with people taking cover behind barriers or in safe rooms.
Mayor Muriel Bowser condemned the attack as senseless, and officials noted the White House had been briefed on the incident as the investigation continues.
Investigators are working to piece together the exact sequence of events, understand the motive, and determine any connections to the building or broader criminal activity.