Multiple people shot in Washington DC as police warn people to stay inside
Local council member says police are looking for suspect, while reports say shooting occurred at or outside of a gym Washington DC shooting latest updates Multiple people have been shot in north-west Washington DC on Thursday morning, local police have confirmed, prompting a “barricade situation” in the area. A spokesperson for the Washington DC police department told the Guardian in a brief…
Multiple individuals were shot in northwest Washington DC on Thursday morning, with at least one fatality reported, according to police and media reports. The incident occurred near the Vida fitness gym in the Logan Circle area, prompting a barricade situation and a "barricade situation" in the surrounding area. The Washington DC police department confirmed the active shooting and urged the public to avoid the area, warning residents to go inside and remain indoors until further notice.
Video footage showed the gym on fire and police presence, with witnesses reporting hearing multiple gunshots and people running from the scene. Local council member Brooke Pinto also posted about the shooting and advised people not to visit the area. VIDA Fitness announced that the club is currently closed, and nearby schools are on lockdown.
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