One Dead, Four Hurt in Logan Circle Shooting Near White House
One person was killed and four were injured in the Logan Circle shooting near the White House, as police said the gunman stayed barricaded inside.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2026 — One person was killed and four others were injured when gunfire broke out at a gym in Washington's Logan Circle neighbourhood on Thursday morning, police said, and the gunman remained barricaded inside a nearby apartment building hours later.
Gunfire was reported at about 8 a.m. local time near 15th and P Streets NW, at and outside a VIDA Fitness gym, according to the Metropolitan Police Department and Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto. The Emergency Response Team moved in as the suspect took shelter nearby.
Key Takeaways
- One person was killed and four others were injured in the Logan Circle shooting on Thursday morning, police said.
- Five people were shot at and outside a VIDA Fitness gym near 15th and P Streets NW, about a mile from the White House.
- The suspect, a heavy-set white man possibly wearing a gray shirt, was barricaded on a high floor nearby and had not been taken into custody.
- Police issued a shelter-in-place order, placed nearby schools on lockdown, and closed streets as federal agencies joined the response.
Where the Logan Circle Shooting Happened and What Police Have Said
The shooting took place at the corner of P Street and 15th Street NW. Pinto said on social media that the shootings happened "at and outside" the VIDA Fitness gym, adding: "Multiple people shot. Do not go to this area. Police looking for suspect." Witness Ryan Dubicki, in a nearby apartment, said he heard about five bangs about 8 a.m., and people fled the gym after a fire alarm was pulled.
One of the victims was shot in the neck inside the gym and died at the scene, a gym member who was there when the shots were fired said. The person who died has not yet been identified. The four people who were injured were taken to hospitals in varying conditions, police said.
| Time (local, Nov. 12) | What happened |
|---|---|
| About 8:00 a.m. | Gunfire reported at and outside VIDA Fitness gym |
| About 9:15 a.m. | Suspect barricaded in the 1500 block; shelter-in-place issued |
| Later Thursday morning | Police confirm one dead, four injured; suspect still barricaded |
Is the Logan Circle Shooter in Custody? Suspect Description and Search
No. As of Thursday morning, the suspect had not been taken into custody, the police department said. A federal law enforcement source said the shooter was barricaded on a high floor of a residential building above the gym, and that police had identified the suspect. Police described the suspect as a heavy-set white man possibly wearing a gray shirt. The department has not released his identity or a motive, or identified the victims.
The FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Secret Service and the National Park Service were at the scene, along with DC Fire, Metro Transit Police, Homeland Security, and the National Guard. The response matched the scale of the Brooklyn building collapse rescue.
Logan Circle Road Closures, School Lockdowns and Areas to Avoid
Police closed 15th Street at P and Q Streets NW, and cordoned off the 1500 block of 15th Street. A shelter-in-place order covered the area and at least six nearby elementary schools were placed on lockdown. Residents were told to stay away while the barricade continued, days after the Treasury Secretary moved to a military base amid threats from Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were shot in the Logan Circle shooting today?
Five people were shot in Washington's Logan Circle neighbourhood on Thursday morning, police said. One person was killed and four were injured and taken to hospitals in varying conditions.
Where exactly did the Washington, D.C., shooting happen?
The shooting happened at and outside a VIDA Fitness gym at 15th and P Streets NW in Logan Circle, a mile north of the White House. The suspect later barricaded himself nearby.
Is the Logan Circle shooter in custody?
No. As of Thursday morning, the suspect had not been taken into custody and was barricaded on a high floor of an apartment building, with the Emergency Response Team on the scene. Police have identified the suspect but have not released his identity.
Are schools near Logan Circle closed after the shooting?
At least six nearby elementary schools were placed on lockdown, and a shelter-in-place order covered the 1500 block of 15th Street NW. Police urged residents to avoid the area.
Police said more details would follow once the scene is secure. No motive has been released, and the investigation remains open.
