A serious shooting incident occurred today (Thursday) in the U.S. capital, Washington, just 1.5 kilometers north of the White House. According to a statement from the Washington police and reports by American media outlets, at least five people were shot and wounded in the incident, which took place in the Logan Circle neighborhood; one of the victims has since been pronounced dead.
Authorities reported that the first alert regarding the shooting was received at 8:23 a.m. local time—during the height of the morning rush hour, as residents were heading to work or taking their children to school. Washington City Council member Brooke Pinto issued an urgent statement indicating that the shooting occurred both inside and outside a local gym, “VIDA Fitness.”
A large security presence was deployed to the scene, including the police Special Response Team, transit police, and agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). A police spokesperson described the situation as an “active scene,” noting that officers are currently searching the area for the suspect, who remains at large. According to U.S. reports, the suspect is believed to have barricaded himself inside a nearby residential building. Due to the ongoing danger, authorities have closed off major streets surrounding the 1500 block of 15th Street—an area that includes residences, a church, and a nearby grocery store. Additionally, schools in the vicinity have been placed on high alert, and their doors have been locked.
The ACTIVE SHOOTER in Washington DC has barricaded himself inside of an apartment on the seventh floor on the 1500 block of 15th Street NW, where a BARRICADE has been officially declared by MPD’s ERT.
Several shots have just been fired AT POLICE through the door, causing SWAT officers to have to temporarily retreat and reposition themselves.
The shooter had also been walking around intentionally setting fires across several different locations along Church Street NW and 15th Street NW.
DC Police have put a lookout for a ‘White male, heavy built, wearing gray shorts with a gray and black gun.’
US Secret Service are also investigating the report of shots fired near 12th Street and R Street NW, however that is unfounded so far. https://t.co/xHDpAUA2fW
— The DC MD VA Live (@TheDMVLive) November 12, 2026
Police have issued an emergency “shelter-in-place” order for large portions of the surrounding neighborhoods, instructing residents: “Enter the nearest building, stay away from windows, and remain inside until further notice.” As of now, authorities have not yet released details regarding the medical condition of the other injured individuals or the identity of the shooter.