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A shooting in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle area left at least four people shot as police responded.

Police and other officials reported a shooting near 15th Street and P Street in the Logan Circle area, about a mile from the White House. Authorities told people nearby to avoid the area or shelter indoors, while reports differed on how many people were shot and whether a suspect was in custody.

What the reports agree on

  • The shooting occurred in Washington, D.C. Newsweek, France24, CBS News, Al Jazeera and 3 more
  • The shooting took place in or near the Logan Circle neighborhood. Newsweek, France24, CBS News, Guardian World and 1 more
  • Police responded to the shooting. Newsweek, France24, Al Jazeera, ABC News and 2 more
  • Authorities urged people nearby to avoid the area or shelter indoors. Newsweek, France24, Al Jazeera, Guardian World and 1 more

Where reports differ

  • Police reported that four people had been shot. Newsweek
  • At least five people were shot. France24
  • Officials said at least five people were shot. CBS News
  • Police said at least five people were shot. Al Jazeera

Reported by one outlet

  • Newsweek reported that police responded to multiple locations. Newsweek
  • France24 reported that a witness said one person was shot inside a gym and died. France24
  • France24 reported that schools near the scene went into lockdown. France24
  • Al Jazeera reported that police gave a shooting report time of 8:23 a.m. local time. Al Jazeera

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