WASHINGTON (7News) — At least five people were shot Thursday morning in Northwest DC near Logan Circle, DC police confirmed to 7News.
Police are considering this an active shooter situation in the area of 15th Street and P Street NW and everyone should avoid this area. The suspect is a large, white male, possibly wearing a gray shirt. Police said at 9:15 a.m. the suspect was barricaded.
In a post on her Instagram, DC Council Member Brooke Pinto said the shooting took place at “Vida fitness this morning in Logan Circle” and urged people to stay away from the area.
A Vida Fitness manager told 7News that shots were fired outside the business. At 9 a.m., the business is still locked and police are present inside the building. The manager told us they felt safe with the police inside. They will be closed the rest of the day.
The MPD Emergency Response Team is on scene, as is the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Division.
These streets are closed until further notice depending on the evolution of the situation.
- 15th and P Street, NW (eastbound)
- 14th and P Street, NW (westbound)
- 15th and Q Street, Northwest
Metro Transit police also said customers should expect an increased police presence at several stations in the area of the shooting “to ensure the safety of customers and staff.”
Bus service in that area was also affected by the investigation.
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