# At least five people shot in DC neighbourhood near the White House

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/at-least-five-people-shot-in-dc-neighbourhood-near-the-white-house/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:01:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T02:49:52+00:00
- Original publisher: France 24 (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261112-at-least-five-people-shot-in-dc-neighbourhood-near-the-white-house
- Topics: World

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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