One person reported dead, multiple wounded in active shooting in Washington
One person was killed and multiple others wounded on Thursday in an active shooting in Washington, DC, with the shooter barricaded inside a building and personnel in tactical gear arriving on scene, according to local media. The police said the shooter was not yet in custody. DC Council member Brooke Pinto said in a post on X that the shooting took place “at and outside” a VIDA fitness club and…
On Thursday, an active shooting occurred in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and multiple injuries, according to local media reports. The police confirmed the shooter was still inside a building and had not been apprehended. DC Council member Brooke Pinto shared on X that the incident took place at and outside a VIDA fitness club, with multiple individuals shot.
One eyewitness recounted hearing gunshots and witnessing a man assisting another victim. The witness described a chaotic scene, with blood immediately pouring and people frantically running away from the gym. After escaping, he heard additional gunshots and remained unsure if the gunman was still present.
The shooting unfolded in the Logan Circle neighborhood, situated roughly 1.6 kilometers northeast of the White House. Police positioned rifles atop nearby buildings, while numerous police vehicles blocked off the area. Reuters reported that at least five people were injured, with multiple law enforcement agencies in attendance. Some residents were evacuated, while others were advised to shelter in place. Onlookers gathered on a nearby rooftop to observe the police response.
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