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At least five people shot in DC neighbourhood near the White House
Five people were shot on Thursday morning in Washington’s Logan Circle neighbourhood, about a mile from the White House. Police said the suspect barricaded himself in a nearby apartment building before shooting himself; authorities believe he had been in a dispute with the building’s homeowners’ association.
Investigators believe the suspect shot at least one person inside a gym, then fired outside and shot another person in a parking garage elevator. A witness said a man shot in the gym died at the scene. Police cordoned off the area, nearby schools went into lockdown, and federal agents assisted local officers; the investigation was continuing.
In short
- Five people were shot in Logan Circle, near the White House.
- The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment building and later shot himself.
- Police and federal agents investigated as nearby schools went into lockdown.
Explained simply
Logan Circle is a residential neighbourhood in central Washington, DC, roughly a mile from the White House. It has homes, apartment buildings and local businesses, including gyms and car parks.
Washington’s police handle most local crime, while federal agencies may assist when an incident draws a wider response or takes place near important government sites. A homeowners’ association is a group that manages shared parts of a residential building or community; investigators believe a dispute involving one may have preceded the shooting.