Four injured in active shooter incident in Washington's Logan Circle
Police say at least four people were shot during an active shooter situation in the Logan Circle neighborhood, prompting a shelter-in-place order and a heavy police response.
Police confirmed that at least four individuals were shot Thursday morning in Washington, DC's Logan Circle neighborhood. Law enforcement described the incident as an “active shooter” situation and deployed a large number of officers and vehicles, blocking several blocks around 15th Street NW and P Street NW.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for much of Dupont Circle and Logan Circle, with alerts sent to nearby phones advising residents to stay indoors, avoid windows, and remain inside until further notice. The DC Metro Police Department’s Emergency Response Team is on the scene, and police helicopters are monitoring the area, which is located about a mile from the White House.