A gunman shot five people near the White House on Thursday (November 12), killing one, before barricading himself inside a seventh-floor apartment and being found with what police described as a likely self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police confirmed that five people were shot in the attack in Washington, D.C. One person died, another was in a critical condition, and three others sustained non-critical injuries.
Suspect Found After Standoff
Interim Chief of Washington D.C. Police, Jeffrey W. Carroll, said the suspect had barricaded themselves inside an apartment on the seventh floor of a nearby building after the shooting. A police negotiator made contact with the individual and had been speaking with them for about an hour before a single gunshot was heard from inside.
Officers then forced entry into the flat and found the suspect suffering from a gunshot wound. Their current condition remains unknown.
Ongoing Investigation
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
