Five Injured in Washington D.C. Shooting; Search Underway for Suspect
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, five individuals were struck by gunfire early Thursday morning in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington. The incident occurred near the intersection of 15th Street and P Street, leading to a significant police presence and the closure of surrounding streets.
Washington police confirmed the shooting and urged residents to avoid the area around 15th Street and P Street. Portions of the neighborhood were cordoned off, and traffic routes were blocked. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precautionary security measure.
The Washington Post, citing a police spokesperson, reported that the investigation to locate the suspect is ongoing, with no identification or description of the perpetrator released yet. Police have described the incident as an “active shooter situation.”
In related developments, ABC News, quoting a U.S. official, stated that National Guard forces have joined security personnel to help secure the incident area.
CNN, citing informed sources, reported that residents in neighborhoods close to the shooting site were instructed to “shelter in place.”
While some media outlets and news channels reported that a suspect was cornered in a building in Washington, the Associated Press has not confirmed this information. The latest report from the Associated Press indicated that the suspect remains at large, and a search operation is continuing.
The Logan Circle neighborhood is located in Northwest Washington, approximately one mile from the White House. U.S. National Guard forces have been stationed in the capital since August 2025 as part of the security mission under President Donald Trump’s administration, which was launched with the stated goal of combating crime and ensuring city security and is still ongoing.
