By Enock Katamba | Uncovered UG
A shooting near a gym in Washington DC’s Logan Circle neighbourhood has left one person dead and four others injured, with police moving in after the suspected gunman barricaded himself inside a nearby building.
The shooting happened inside and around the gym, catching people in the area off guard. What initially sounded to one witness like an exercise ball bursting turned out to be gunfire, with someone having been shot.
Police confirmed that five people were hit. One later died, while another remains in critical condition. The other three suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The suspect, described by police as a white male, was later contained after barricading himself inside a building. However, the situation remained tense, with more gunshots reportedly heard from inside shortly before police spoke to reporters.
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Witnesses describe moments of panic.
People who were near the scene had little time to react when the shooting began.
Jonathan Csapo, a BBC producer who lives nearby, said the gunfire was extremely close to where he was. He described seeing smoke and a flash before people around him started running.
His account gives an indication of the panic that followed as residents and others in the neighbourhood tried to get away from the danger.
The shooting also left some people confused about what was happening. One witness initially thought an exercise ball had burst, only to discover that a person had been shot.
Suspect contained as police investigate
Police moved to contain the suspect after he barricaded himself inside a building. Additional gunfire was reportedly heard from the building before officers addressed the media.
Authorities have yet to establish publicly what triggered the shooting or whether the suspect knew any of the victims.
The condition of the injured victims and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain key parts of the ongoing investigation.
Police are expected to provide more details as investigations continue.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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