At least one person has been killed and four others injured in a shooting incident in Washington, DC, just over a mile from the White House. The incident took place early Thursday in the Logan Circle neighbourhood, prompting a massive emergency response from local police and federal law enforcement agencies. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to multiple shooting locations in the area, including the 1500 block of 15th Street. Authorities urged residents and visitors to stay away from the affected streets as police secured the area. Several nearby schools were also placed under lockdown as a precautionary measure amid concerns over public safety.

Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as gunfire erupted in the neighbourhood. James Spellman, who was inside a nearby gym when the shooting occurred shortly after 8 am, said approximately 50 people were present when he heard gunshots. He described seeing a man collapse to the ground with severe injuries, while another gym member rushed to provide assistance. Spellman said people immediately fled the gym after hearing additional gunfire outside. Another resident, Ryan Dubicki, reported hearing several loud bangs from his apartment before noticing a large police presence across the neighbourhood. Building management also warned residents about a possible active shooter situation. Streets surrounding the incident were cordoned off as emergency teams and heavily equipped SWAT officers responded.

Police said a suspected shooter had barricaded himself in the vicinity of the initial incident, prompting a major law enforcement operation. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) dispatched agents to assist local authorities, while the FBI’s Washington field office also joined the investigation. The shooting comes amid continuing security concerns in the US capital, where President Donald Trump previously ordered an increased federal law enforcement and National Guard presence following a violent incident in Logan Circle in August 2025. Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect