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Matt Lambert, DC doctor, identified as gunman in deadly attack after HOA feud
Police identified the gunman in a shooting at a Washington, DC gym as Dr Matt Lambert, who was reportedly in a dispute with his apartment building’s management. One person was killed and four were wounded; Lambert also died. The shooting is under investigation.
The gunfire began at about 8 am on Thursday at Vida gym in the Logan Circle neighbourhood. The Associated Press reported that Lambert had sued the management company last year over alleged building problems, including mould and water intrusion. Shortly before the first emergency calls, an account apparently linked to him posted that his “manifesto” was an engineering report.
In short
- Dr Matt Lambert was identified as the gunman in a DC gym shooting.
- One person was killed and four others were wounded.
- Reports link the attack to a dispute over alleged building problems.
Explained simply
Logan Circle is a neighbourhood in central Washington, DC, where Vida operates a gym. Homeowners’ associations, or HOAs, are groups that manage shared parts of residential buildings and set rules for residents; disputes with residents can involve maintenance or other building concerns.
Dr Matt Lambert was reported to have sued his building’s management company over alleged mould and water intrusion. The case provides background to the reported dispute, but investigators have not established that it explains the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.