At least five people shot in DC neighbourhood near the White House
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Summary
Five people were shot in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood on Thursday, November 12, and at least one person died. Police said the suspect barricaded himself in a nearby apartment building and later shot himself.Key Facts
- The shootings took place near the 1500 block of 15th Street, about one mile north of the White House.
- Police said the suspect barricaded himself on the seventh floor of a nearby apartment building.
- A witness said one person was shot inside a gym and died.
- Authorities believe the suspect also fired shots outside the gym and shot another person in a parking garage elevator.
- Police cordoned off nearby streets and urged people to avoid the area.
- Schools near the scene went into lockdown.
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI sent agents to assist local police.
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