Shooting at Washington D.C. gym leaves at least four injured
Police searched for a suspect in Logan Circle after an active shooter alert was issued near the White House.
By Jasmine Carter ·
At least four people were shot in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on Thursday morning, according to preliminary police reports. The incident occurred at and around Vida Fitness gym, prompting an active shooter alert that led authorities to cordon off the area.
Councilmember Brooke Pinto confirmed the situation on X, stating that shots were fired inside and outside the facility. She noted that several individuals were wounded and urged residents to stay away from the zone while officers searched for the suspect. Local media outlets reported that the number of victims was at least four.
Authorities issued the alert shortly after 8:00 a.m. in the northwest section of the city. The location is situated less than two kilometers north of the White House. Dozens of police cruisers, fire trucks, and armored vehicles were deployed to the scene. Social media videos captured a heavy presence of armed agents and blocked streets as law enforcement secured the perimeter.
Witnesses reported that the suspect took cover in an apartment and fired through the door. Police continued to hunt for the individual as the immediate threat assessment unfolded.
Mass shootings remain a frequent issue in the United States. According to Gun Violence Archive, 408 such incidents have been recorded across the country so far this year.
