At least five people have been shot dead in a shooting incident in Logan Circle, a popular neighbourhood in Washington, DC, about a mile from the White House.
The incident occurred on Thursday, November 12, prompting a major security response as armed police officers and SWAT teams moved into the area following reports that a suspect had barricaded himself inside a nearby apartment building.
A witness said at least one victim was found dead in a pool of blood after being fatally shot inside a gym.
According to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, the suspect allegedly opened fire on at least one person inside the gym before leaving the premises and shooting again.
The official said investigators believed the suspect subsequently shot another person inside a parking garage elevator before barricading himself on the seventh floor of the apartment building.
A large number of police officers were deployed to the scene, with some positioned on the roof of the building and others on the ground, carrying firearms as they responded to the situation.
Schools in the surrounding area were also placed on lockdown as authorities worked to secure the neighbourhood and deal with the suspected gunman.
The investigation was ongoing, with further details about the victims, the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the shooting yet to be officially disclosed.
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