At least five people were shot near the White House in Washington DC on Thursday morning, with police searching for a suspect in an active scene.
Police confirmed to outlets that four people had been shot in the Logan Circle area, while City Cast DC reported that at least five people had been shot. A spokesperson told The Guardian that the scene was 'still active'.
Shooting at Vida Fitness
Local council member Brooke Pinto shared on social media that there was a shooting 'at and outside Vida Fitness this morning in Logan Circle'. She urged the public: 'Do not go to this area. Police looking for suspect.'
At around 8.20 ET, police responded to reports of an 'active shooting in the area of 15th and P Street, Northwest'.
Police Search Underway
The shooting occurred 'within walking distance' of the White House. Police are actively searching for the gunman, who remains at large.
