WASHINGTON, November 12, 2026: Five people were shot Thursday morning in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House, prompting a major police response and lockdowns at nearby schools, according to the Associated Press. apnews.com
Police said a suspect was barricaded near the initial shooting scene. Tactical officers responded to a nearby apartment building as authorities sealed off streets and urged the public to avoid the area. The suspect had not been taken into custody in the reports available at publication. reuters.com
The emergency centered on the area around 15th and P streets Northwest. Officers carrying rifles took positions nearby, while numerous emergency vehicles converged on the neighborhood. Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department deployed its Emergency Response Team. reuters.com
At least one victim was found inside a VIDA Fitness gym, according to The Wall Street Journal. Police said the victims were not all inside the facility, and their conditions were not immediately known. wsj.com
A witness at the gym told the Associated Press that one man appeared to have died after being shot. That account remained a witness report; the available reporting did not establish an officially confirmed death toll. abc7news.com
Federal agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined local authorities at the scene. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as the response continued. apnews.com
The reports reviewed did not identify the suspect or establish a motive. The shooting occurred in Logan Circle, approximately one mile from the White House. wsj.com
This is a developing story. Casualty figures and the suspect’s status may change as authorities release further information.
