Five people have been shot in Washington DC's Logan Circle neighbourhood, approximately one mile from the White House. Police said they were responding to reports of gunfire at "multiple locations" and advised the public to avoid the area.
The gunman remains at large, and the precise locations of the incident were not immediately clear. The shootings occurred in Logan Circle, within walking distance of the White House, according to the Mirror US.
Police Operation Underway
Members of the public were advised to stay away from the 1500 block of 15th Street, which contains a VIDA fitness centre, St Luke's Episcopal Church and residential properties, and is situated around the corner from a Whole Foods supermarket. A large portion of the block was sealed off, and neighbouring streets were also shut during an extensive police operation.
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives deployed agents to provide support at the scene. The extent of the victims' injuries has yet to be established, and officers confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
Police Statement and Witness Reports
Washington DC police acknowledged the shooting in a statement on X, writing: "CRITICAL ALERT: MPD is on the scene of an ACTIVE SHOOTING in the area of 15th and P Street, Northwest. MPD's Emergency Response Team is on scene. AVOID THE AREA."
Local residents shared their experiences of the unfolding situation on social media, posting images from their windows displaying significant police presence at the site. One witness suggested the shooting occurred at a VIDA gym, reporting 8-10 additional gunshots after the initial volley of gunfire. No arrests have yet been made.
Previous Incident in the Area
In early August 2025, a former member of President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency was assaulted in the early hours of a Sunday morning in the Logan Circle area, when a group of teenagers attempted to carjack him and a woman, according to officials. Within days, Trump imposed direct federal oversight of the city, sending hundreds of National Guard troops to address escalating crime rates. That deployment remains active to this day.
