At least four people were shot early Thursday in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., triggering a massive police response and a shelter-in-place advisory for areas around Logan Circle and Dupont Circle, just a short walk from the White House.
The Metropolitan Police Department issued a critical alert urging residents and commuters to take cover indoors and stay away from windows as officers responded to reports of an active shooter near 15th and P Streets NW. That intersection sits in a dense residential and commercial corridor, home to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a VIDA Fitness Center, and a Whole Foods supermarket.
Police have not confirmed the exact location of the shooting or released details on the victims' conditions. No suspect information has been made public. The department's Emergency Response Team was deployed, and police helicopters circled overhead as dozens of squad cars converged on the scene, according to CNN.
One officer was heard shouting “There's an active shooter” at pedestrians during the morning commute, CNN reported. Street closures were in effect in the surrounding blocks, disrupting rush-hour traffic in the nation's capital.
The shooting comes amid heightened scrutiny of public safety in Washington, a city that has seen fluctuating violent crime rates in recent years. The incident occurred roughly a mile north of the White House, an area typically bustling with residents and tourists.
Authorities have not indicated a motive or whether the shooting was targeted. The investigation is ongoing, with police processing multiple locations in the neighborhood. Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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