Shooting Near White House in Washington Leaves Several Injured; Suspect Sought

Shooting in Washington: Several people reported injured by gunfire in Washington
Police search for suspect in Logan Circle
Authorities urge people to avoid the affected area

Shooting in Washington. A shooting on the morning of Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., left several people injured and prompted an intense police response as authorities searched for the suspect.

According to initial reports, the shots were fired inside and outside the Vida Fitness gym, located in the northwest part of the U.S. capital, less than 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) from the White House.

Local media reported that at least four people were shot during the incident. However, authorities had not yet officially confirmed the number of victims or the severity of their injuries in the initial reports.

Shooting in Washington: Authorities Warn of Active Shooter in Washington

ACTIVE SHOOTER NEAR LOGAN CIRCLE IN WASHINGTON DC: DC Police are investigating an ACTIVE SHOOTING near the the VIDA-Logan Circle gym at 15th Street & P Street NW.

So far, at least three people have been found shot in the area. A massive police response can be seen throughout the city. The ATF has been notified as well.

As of 8:30am, a second set of shots have been reported as well. DC Fire & EMS have also filled out the assignment as an ‘ACTIVE SHOOTER’ scene. More to follow… #DCCrime

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— The DC MD VA Live (@TheDMVLive) November 12, 2026

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. local time, police issued an alert about an active shooter in Logan Circle and asked the public to stay away from the area.

Councilmember Brooke Pinto confirmed on her X account that shots had been fired both inside and outside the fitness facility.

“There have been shootings inside and outside the Vida Fitness gym this morning in Logan Circle. Several people have been shot. Do not approach this area. Police are searching for the suspect,” the official wrote.

The warning spread as law enforcement carried out an operation to locate the person responsible and restricted access to the streets near the gym.

Shooting in Washington: Armored Vehicles and Dozens of Patrol Cars Deployed

Police and SWAT teams CLOSE IN as gunman remains barricaded inside apartment after shooting five people at Washington DC gym

Nearby schools placed on lockdown as massive police operation unfolds in Logan Circle https://t.co/cKaOHqUuRA

— RTBreaking (@RT_Breaking_) November 12, 2026

The emergency prompted dozens of police vehicles, fire units and armored vehicles to converge on the area where the shots were reported.

Videos posted on social media showed a heavy presence of armed officers, as well as streets cordoned off to block vehicles and pedestrians.

The incident’s proximity to the White House also drew attention, since Logan Circle is less than 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) north of the presidential residence.

As of the preliminary reports released by EFE, the suspect’s arrest had not been officially announced, and no details about the suspect’s identity had been released.

What Do We Know About the Shooting Suspect?

🚨🇺🇸 WATCH: White House has TV tuned to active shooter emergency

Someone inside the White House’s Eisenhower Executive Office Building is watching coverage of the Logan Circle shooting in Washington, D.C.

A major police response is ongoing…

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 12, 2026

Accounts circulating on social media, attributed to alleged eyewitnesses, said the suspect may have taken refuge in an apartment and fired through a door.

However, authorities had not confirmed that information, so it remained an unverified account of how the incident unfolded.

The circumstances that led to the shooting and a possible motive for the attack at the gym had not been disclosed either.

Police continued to advise people to avoid the area as the search and the security deployment went on.

Gun Violence in the United States: More Than 400 Mass Shootings

At least 5 people shot in Washington, D.C.

An active shooter reportedly barricaded on the 7th floor of an apartment in Logan Circle and firing at police

The suspect is described as a white male of heavy build wearing gray shorts and carrying a gray and black gun https://t.co/mO5MT5Xa5d

— RTBreaking (@RT_Breaking_) November 12, 2026

The incident comes amid the ongoing problem of gun violence in the United States, where mass shootings continue to occur in different regions of the country.

According to Gun Violence Archive figures cited by EFE, 408 mass shootings had been recorded in the United States in 2026 as of the date of the report.

Authorities must now clarify what happened in Logan Circle and determine the circumstances of the attack, while official information is awaited on the people injured and the suspect’s whereabouts.