Shooting Incident in Washington, D.C.: Five Injured Near the White House

Shooting in Logan Circle

Washington, D.C.: Early Thursday morning, a shooting incident left five individuals injured in a fashionable neighborhood of Washington, D.C., just a short distance from the White House, according to police reports. Authorities responded to multiple sites following the incident.

As of now, the shooter remains at large, and the specific locations of the shootings have not been disclosed, stated police spokesperson Nicole Deaner.

The incidents occurred in Logan Circle, located approximately one mile north of the White House. Officer Nathan Clarke mentioned that further details are not available at this time.

Law enforcement has advised the public to steer clear of the 1500 block of 15th Street, which features a VIDA fitness center, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and nearby residences, as well as being close to a Whole Foods supermarket. A significant portion of this block has been cordoned off, and schools in the vicinity have been placed on lockdown.

In response to the situation, streets surrounding the area have been closed off as part of a large police operation. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has dispatched agents to assist at the scene.

This incident follows a previous assault in Logan Circle in August 2025, where a former member of President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency was attacked by a group of teenagers attempting to steal his car. Shortly after, Trump acted on his promise to take control of the city, deploying hundreds of National Guard members to combat rising crime.