At least four people have been shot in Washington, DC, after an active shooting was reported in the Logan Circle neighbourhood, triggering a major police response on Thursday morning, November 12.
The shooting occurred near the intersection of 15th and P Streets Northwest, approximately one mile from the White House, according to police reports.
Authorities said officers from the Metropolitan Police Department, including its Emergency Response Team, responded to the incident. Police urged residents and members of the public to stay away from the affected area as investigations continued.
Reports indicate that the shooting involved multiple locations around the neighbourhood, while several streets were closed to allow emergency personnel to respond.
The area includes a VIDA Fitness gym, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and nearby residential buildings. Local officials also urged people to avoid the area as police worked to secure the scene.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also sent agents to assist with the response, according to local media reports.
As of the latest available reports, authorities had not released the identities or medical conditions of the victims, and details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remained unclear.
Police had also not publicly confirmed whether a suspect had been arrested. The incident remains under investigation.
