A shooting has occurred ‘within walking distance’ of the White House, in Logan Circle area of Washington, DC.
Police confirmed to outlets that four people have been shot on Thursday morning.
City Cast DC reported that at least five people have been shot. A spokesperson told The Guardian the scene was ‘still active’.
A local council member, Brooke Pinto, shared on social media that there was a shooting ‘at and outside Vida Fitness this morning in Logan Circle’.
‘Do not go to this area,’ Pinto said. ‘Police looking for suspect.’
At around 8.20 ET, police responded to reports of an ‘active shooting in the area of 15th and P Street, Northwest’.
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