Multiple people shot in Washington DC as police warn people to stay inside

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The Guardian · 51 minutes ago

New reports say at least one person was killed in a shooting in north-west Washington DC on Thursday morning. Police described the scene near 15th and P streets in Logan Circle as active and later reported a barricade situation, prompting nearby residents to shelter indoors.

Council member Brooke Pinto said the shooting took place at and outside Vida Fitness, and that police were looking for a suspect. A witness told the Associated Press that a person was shot in the gym and died, while reporting described further gunfire outside; police have not provided a full casualty count. The gym closed for the day, nearby schools went into lockdown, and police urged people to avoid the area and stay away from windows.

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In short

At least one person was reported killed in the shooting.
Police declared a barricade situation near Logan Circle.
Nearby residents and schools were told to shelter or lock down.

How this story developed

17 minutes ago Police confirmed that multiple people were shot in north-west Washington DC on Thursday morning, near 15th and P streets in Logan Circle. The incident led to an active police response and a barricade situation, with residents nearby told to shelter indoors.
24 minutes ago New reports say at least one person was killed in a shooting in north-west Washington DC on Thursday morning. Police described the scene near 15th and P streets in Logan Circle as active and later reported a barricade situation, prompting nearby residents to shelter indoors.

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Explained simply

Logan Circle is a neighbourhood in north-west Washington, DC, where homes, shops and workplaces sit close together. P and 15th streets are near Vida Fitness, a gym, and several schools.

The area is served by Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department, while elected council members represent local residents. When police respond to a serious incident, nearby people and schools may be told to shelter indoors as officers secure the area and look for anyone involved.