A gunman in DC reportedly shot himself following a tragic morning shooting that resulted in one death and four injuries in Logan Circle. This incident sent gym-goers fleeing and drew heavily armed officers to the area, located about a mile north of the White House.
According to police, the shooter barricaded himself in a nearby building while negotiations were underway. During this tense standoff, officers heard a gunshot, which they believe was self-inflicted.
“We have located a total of four individuals that were shot here on the scene and transported, and one individual who was deceased here on the scene,” stated interim chief of DC police, Jeff Carroll. The deceased was confirmed to be inside the gym.
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“They’ve been talking him for over the past hour again, attempting to try to resolve the situation.”
“Just moments ago, while communicating with that individual, officers heard a gunshot…officers forced entry, and located the suspect suffering from a gunshot wound.”
“We do believe that the suspect is now contained in that location.”
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The other four victims were rushed to hospitals, with three sustaining injuries not deemed life-threatening and one receiving more serious treatment, according to officials. The chaotic scene began at the VIDA Fitness gym, where a woman mentioned hearing gunfire and quickly sought shelter at a nearby deli.
Further complicating the situation, the suspect barricaded himself on an upper floor of an apartment building above the gym. Police took precautionary measures by closing surrounding streets and advising the public to stay away while emergency services responded. Some local schools limited access as classes continued, according to reports.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Emergency Response Team was deployed, with support from the FBI’s Washington Field Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. At the time of the briefing, authorities had not yet determined a motive behind the shooting.
