Shooting Near White House, 1 Dead & 5 Injured

A random shooting by an unidentified gunman in Washington DC has left one person dead and at least five people seriously injured. The incident happened on Thursday morning at the busy neighbourhood of Logan Circle which is just a kilometre away from the White House.

According to eyewitnesses and police reports, the shooting began inside a popular fitness center called VIDA Fitness on 15th Street. The attacker shot a person inside the gym and then continued firing outside near a parking garage and surrounding streets.

Following the street gunfire, the suspect ran into a nearby apartment complex above the gym and locked himself inside. He then continued firing shots out of an apartment window while police officers tried to talk him into surrendering. His identity and motive remain unclear as of now.

Local police immediately cordoned off several blocks around 14th and 15th streets and placed nearby schools on strict lockdown amid fear among the general public.

Federal agencies including the FBI, US Secret Service, ATF, and US Park Police quickly joined local officers at the crime scene. Officials clarified that no White House or Secret Service agents were involved in the incident, but responded mainly because the attack happened so close to key government buildings like White House.

The details of the victims are yet to be revealed. Those who were injured in the attack have been immediately taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.