The morning commute along a busy Washington thoroughfare turned chaotic when gunfire erupted near 15th Street NW and P Street, leaving multiple victims with unconfirmed medical conditions. Local officers alongside FBI agents and Secret Service personnel deployed in tactical gear as the shooter remained barricaded nearby. Authorities warned the public to remain indoors and keep away from windows while securing the perimeter. The violence marks another major security challenge in the city despite the continued presence of thousands of National Guard troops deployed under a declared crime emergency.
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The shooter barricaded himself in the area roughly one mile from the White House followin…: The shooter barricaded himself in the area roughly one mile from the White House following the attack.
Authorities have not yet released the medical conditions of the five individuals struck b…: Authorities have not yet released the medical conditions of the five individuals struck by gunfire.
The violence follows an August 2025 emergency declaration that federalized local police a…: The violence follows an August 2025 emergency declaration that federalized local police and brought thousands of National Guard troops to the city.
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At least five injured in Washington, DC, shooting near Logan Circle
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order near the scene of the attack in the US capital.
Police have said at least five people have been shot in a busy thoroughfare in the centre of Washington, DC.
The shooting occurred on Thursday near Logan Circle, at the intersection of 15th Street NW and P Street, police said at 8:23am local time (13:28 GMT). Police said in an update that the attacker had barricaded himself in the area.
The attack took place about a mile from the United States’ White House during the rush hour commute.
Schools near the scene were placed on lockdown. Police issued a shelter-in-place order as law enforcement descended on the block.
“Go inside the nearest building, stay away from windows, and remain indoors until further notice,” it said.
The condition of the victims was not immediately available.
Reporting from the scene, Al Jazeera’s John Holman described a “river of police cars” and both local and federal law enforcement donning tactical gear.
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