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Four gunned down near White House

At least four people have reportedly been shot in a popular neighbourhood in Washington, D.C., located within walking distance of the White House. The incident occurred early Thursday in Logan Circle, approximately one mile north of the White House, according to police. A police officer, Nathan Clarke, who spoke to reporters, said details surrounding the […] Four gunned down near White House

Four gunned down near White House

On Thursday morning, a shooting incident occurred in Washington, D.C., in close proximity to the White House. The attack took place in Logan Circle, roughly one mile north of the presidential residence, according to local police. Police officer Nathan Clarke disclosed that specifics regarding the occurrence were still unclear, particularly the precise location of the incident.

However, authorities issued a warning to the public to maintain a distance from the 1500 block of 15th Street, which includes a VIDA Fitness center, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and various residential structures. This area is also situated near a Whole Foods supermarket. Police swiftly cordoned off a significant portion of the affected block, while additional streets were obstructed to vehicular traffic.

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed the deployment of agents to the scene to aid in the investigation.

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