WASHINGTON — Several people were shot in Northwest Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning.
At least one killed
Update 9:58 a.m. ET, Nov. 12: The Associated Press reported at least one person was shot at a gym and died, a witness said.
The AP reported that gym-goer James Spellman was at the location just after 8 a.m. when he heard shots. About 50 people were inside the business.
“Within seconds there was a man who fell to the ground, and a pool of blood came out,” he said. “One gym member rushed to help him. He was instantly dead. He had been shot in the neck.”
Schools in the area are in alert status, meaning instruction continues but no one is allowed to come in or out of the buildings, WTTG reported
Police confirm barricade situation
Update 9:35 a.m. ET, Nov. 12: Police in Washington, D.C., confirm a barricade situation in the 1500 block of 15th Street.
The police issued the update on X.com.
Photos from the scene
Barricaded inside
Update 9:23 a.m. ET, Nov. 12: The alleged gunman is barricaded inside an apartment building near the shooting, CNN reported, citing multiple law enforcement sources and officials.
Five shot
Update 9:17 a.m. ET, Nov. 12: At least five were shot, according to The Associated Press.
WUSA said that U.S. Marshals, Secret Service and members from Homeland Security are also on the scene.
Shelter in place
Update 9:07 a.m. ET, Nov. 12: A shelter-in-place is in effect for Logan Circle and Dupont Circle, CNN reported.
In addition to the ATF and Metro Transit Police, the FBI and DC Fire also responded, according to WRC. Several medical ambulance buses were deployed. Metro Police Department’s Emergency Response Team is also on the scene.
Multi-agency response
Update 8:55 a.m. ET, Nov. 12: ATF and Metro Transit Police have responded, WRC reported.
WJLA reported that a suspect was described as a heavy-set, white male.
The extent of the injuries to those wounded is not known. Neither is the exact location of the shooting. But there is a fitness center, church and apartments nearby. A Whole Foods is around the corner from the scene, The Associated Press reported. Schools nearby were in lockdown.
Original report: Details are still limited, but a shooting was reported at about 8 a.m. near 15th and P streets in the Logan Circle neighborhood of the nation’s capital, WTTG reported.
The Associated Press reported that four people were shot in the trendy neighborhood.
It is not believed that a gunman is in custody in what was called an active shooter, WRC reported. It is not known who opened fire.
Check back for more on this developing story.