Gunfire broke out in Washington DC’s Logan Circle neighborhood early Thursday, leaving five people shot and one dead. The violence unfolded roughly a mile north of the White House, across multiple locations in the upscale area. Police say the suspect fled the scene and remains at large as of late Thursday night.
Authorities locked down the 1500 block of 15th Street and surrounding blocks, an area that includes a VIDA Fitness center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, several apartment buildings, and a Whole Foods Market. Nearby schools went into lockdown as a precaution. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents to assist with the investigation.
Police spokesperson Nicole Deener confirmed officers responded to reports of shots fired at several spots. Officer Nathan Clark added that investigators are still working to determine exactly how many locations were involved. Residents have been urged to avoid the area entirely.
This isn’t the first time Logan Circle has seen violence. Last August, a former member of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency was attacked by a group of teenagers in an attempted carjacking. That incident prompted Trump to bypass local officials and deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to the city, a presence that continues today.
The latest shooting adds fresh urgency to ongoing safety concerns in the neighborhood. With the gunman still on the run, police maintain a heavy presence while the investigation moves forward.
