Summary
At least five people were shot near Logan Circle in central Washington, DC, during the morning rush hour. Police said the attacker had barricaded himself nearby, issued a shelter-in-place order, and placed schools near the scene on lockdown; victims’ conditions were not immediately known.Key Facts
- Police said the shooting occurred near the intersection of 15th Street NW and P Street.
- Police reported the shooting at 8:23 a.m. local time.
- The scene is about a mile from the White House.
- Police told people to enter the nearest building, stay away from windows, and remain indoors.
- Local and federal law enforcement, including FBI and Secret Service personnel, responded to the scene.
- The Trump administration has made crime in Washington, DC, a key issue during his second term.
- Trump deployed National Guard troops to the district and declared a crime emergency that included federal control of the local police force.
- Several thousand National Guard troops have remained in the district; local officials have said they are not used for local law enforcement.
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