By — River Zhang, Associated Press River Zhang, Associated Press By — Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/suspected-gunman-shoots-5-people-in-d-c-killing-1-before-dying-by-suicide Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Suspected gunman shoots 5 people in D.C., killing 1, before dying by suicide Nation Nov 12, 2026 11:26 AM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Five people were shot, one fatally, on Thursday in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood within walking distance of the White House, police said, and the suspected gunman later shot and killed himself as a swarm of officers responded to a nearby apartment building where he was barricaded. One victim died in the initial shooting, said Jeffery Carroll, interim chief with the Metropolitan Police Department. Carroll said the suspect then shot himself while barricaded inside an apartment. He added that the man apparently had a dispute with the building's homeowners association. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News The suspect's death was confirmed by a law enforcement official, who was not authorized to…
Suspected gunman shoots 5 people in D.C., killing 1, before dying by suicide
In short
The rampage began around 8 a.m. at a neighborhood fitness center and spanned several locations, including an outdoor street area and a parking garage elevator. The shooter eventually retreated to the seventh floor of an apartment building, where he barricaded himself and committed suicide as officers responded. Federal personnel from both the ATF and the FBI joined the Metropolitan Police Department to assist with the investigation.
Key points
- The fatal attack was apparently driven by the suspect's ongoing dispute with the building…: The fatal attack was apparently driven by the suspect's ongoing dispute with the building's homeowners association.
- Law enforcement brought the incident to an end after the suspect fatally shot himself on…: Law enforcement brought the incident to an end after the suspect fatally shot himself on the seventh floor of the complex.
- The morning shooting created severe safety disruptions just one mile north of the White H…: The morning shooting created severe safety disruptions just one mile north of the White House before the scene was secured.