Gunman opens fire near Washington DC gym, injuring several people
An active shooter reportedly opened fire in a Washington DC neighbourhood about a mile from the White House, injuring at least four or five people. Police say the gunman remains at large.
An active shooter reportedly opened fire early on Thursday morning near a gym in Washington DC, about a mile from the White House, leaving at least four people injured and possibly five, according to conflicting early reports. Police say the gunman has not been caught.
The shooting was reported in the Logan Circle area, a neighbourhood described as affluent. Reports indicate that a suspect may have barricaded himself inside a building, though the exact details of the standoff have not been confirmed by authorities. Outlets have given differing casualty figures, with some reporting four people hurt and others five people shot, and the exact number of victims remains unconfirmed.
The condition of the injured has not been reported. Neither the motive behind the attack nor the identity of the suspect has been made public at this stage. Because the location lies within sight distance of the seat of the US government, the incident is likely to draw close attention from local and federal authorities as the investigation develops.
Further information is expected as police release updates on the search for the gunman, the number of casualties and the circumstances that led to the shooting. Until then, the reported details should be treated as preliminary.
Source: independent.co.uk
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