Washington Police: 5 Injured in Shooting Near White House
Five people were injured in the Logan Circle neighborhood of the US capital, Washington, with a wide security cordon imposed and investigations ongoing to identify the perpetrator and the locations of the multiple injuries.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Five people were shot in the upscale Logan Circle neighborhood of the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., within walking distance of the White House, in the early hours of Thursday, as police said they were responding to reports of gunfire at multiple locations, according to The Associated Press.
Reports of shootings came from Logan Circle, located about a mile north of the White House. Police Officer Nathan Clark said no further details were immediately available, including the precise location of the shooting.
Police Department spokesperson Nicole Denner said the perpetrator remains at large and that the locations of the shootings have not yet been fully clarified.
Police helicopters hovered over the neighborhood, while officers closed streets across several city blocks.
Police deployed a heavy security presence on 15th Street, closing surrounding streets across several blocks. Dozens of police vehicles were seen converging on the scene.
A large security perimeter was established.
Police urged residents to avoid the area surrounding the 1500 block of 15th Street, which includes Vida Fitness, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and several residences, and is located near the Whole Foods Market.
Police imposed a security cordon around a large portion of the street.
