WASHINGTON, DC — At least five people were shot Thursday morning near 15th and P Streets NW in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood, D.C. police said. Officers responding to the shooting later reported that a suspect had barricaded inside a nearby building.
D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto said gunfire broke out both inside and outside VIDA Fitness. James Spellman, who was at the gym shortly after 8 a.m., told the Associated Press he saw a man collapse and another gym member rush to help. Spellman believed the man had died. Police had yet to confirm a fatality as of 10:03 a.m. Eastern.
Spellman said he heard more shots outside as he and other members fled. Around 8:20 a.m., the Metropolitan Police Department announced that its Emergency Response Team was on scene and asked people to avoid the intersection.
At 9:21 a.m., police reported a barricade on the 1500 block of 15th Street NW. They directed people in the immediate area to take shelter inside the nearest building and stay away from windows until further notice.
Timeline
- Shortly after 8 a.m. ET: Witness hears shots inside the gym.
- Around 8:20 a.m.: Police announce their emergency response.
- 9:21 a.m.: Police report a barricade on 15th Street NW.
Legal and safety breakdown
The police instructions depended on location. People outside the immediate area were asked to avoid the intersection. For people already near the barricade, the department directed them to shelter indoors, away from windows.
Safety Tip: Follow D.C. police updates for changes to the shelter order before heading back toward the scene.
