Five Shot Near White House, Gunman Still At Large
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 6 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A shooting unfolded on Thursday morning in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., about 1.5 to 1.6 kilometers north of the White House, leaving five people shot according to local reports. One of the victims was reported dead after being shot inside a fitness center, while four others were injured. Police said the suspect had not been arrested and was believed to be near the first crime scene, prompting a major lockdown and search operation. Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were also sent to assist local police at the scene
Key Points
- The shooting happened at about 8 a.m. local time on Thursday in Logan Circle, a neighborhood north of the White House
- Police said officers were responding to multiple shooting locations, though the exact number and sequence of scenes were not immediately clear
- Authorities urged the public to avoid the 1500 block of 15th Street, where a VIDA Fitness gym, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and residences are located
- Witnesses cited by local reports said they first thought the noise came from an exercise ball bursting before realizing people had been shot
- Tactical officers took positions on rooftops, dozens of police vehicles filled nearby streets, helicopters circled overhead, and nearby schools were placed on lockdown
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the case underscores how a major security incident can erupt even in a heavily monitored district close to the seat of U.S. federal power. It also draws attention to the wider public-safety debate in Washington, where federal intervention and an ongoing National Guard deployment had already been introduced after earlier violent crime concerns in the same area