A gunman died Thursday morning after opening fire at a Washington, D.C., gym, killing one person and wounding four, including one in critical condition.
Incident Overview
Police said the suspect barricaded himself on the seventh floor of a nearby apartment building. Officers negotiated for over an hour before hearing a gunshot.
Officials said the suspect had a conflict with the building’s homeowners association, but they have not disclosed a motive.
Four victims were taken to local hospitals; one remains in critical condition while the others suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries.
The shooting occurred just before 8 a.m. at the VIDA Fitness center on 15th Street in Logan Circle, about a mile north of the White House.
Police described the gunman as a heavyset white male, possibly wearing a gray shirt and carrying a gray‑and‑black firearm.
Police Response
Police urged residents and visitors to avoid the 1500 block of 15th Street, which includes the gym, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, nearby homes and a Whole Foods market.
A resident told The Daily Wire, “Feels like a war zone in DuPont right now. Helicopters and cops everywhere. We are in an emergency shelter in place.”
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the White House has been briefed on the incident.
Social media video showed dozens of law enforcement officers rushing to the scene, and schools nearby were placed on lockdown.
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