Inside the aftermath of the Logan Circle shooting
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Summary
A shooting in and near VIDA Fitness in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle killed building manager James Stuart and injured four other people. Police identified the gunman as 55-year-old Matt Wade Lambert, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; investigators believe the violence may have stemmed from a dispute with the condominium association over maintenance issues.Key Facts
- Police responded to a shooting at VIDA Fitness near 15th and P streets NW shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday.
- James Stuart, 46, the building’s manager, died inside the gym.
- Four other people—two men and two women—were hospitalized, and one had serious injuries.
- Police said Lambert lived in the apartment building connected to the gym and barricaded himself in his apartment after the shootings.
- Police said Lambert broke a gas line, started a fire in the apartment, and had gasoline and other flammable materials there.
- Investigators recovered a handgun, shotgun, and rifle, which police said Lambert used; none was registered in Washington, D.C.
- Police believe the shootings may have been linked to Lambert’s dispute with the condominium association over maintenance problems, including mold.
- Investigators have not determined whether Lambert knew or deliberately targeted the four surviving victims.
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