Police say at least five people shot at busy thoroughfare in Washington, DC

What the report says

Police in Washington, DC said at least five people were shot Thursday morning near Logan Circle, at the intersection of 15th Street NW and P Street, in the center of the US capital. The incident occurred during the rush hour commute, about a mile from the White House, according to Al Jazeera’s report. Authorities said the suspected attacker had barricaded himself in the area as officers responded to the scene.

Police issued a shelter-in-place order and nearby schools were placed on lockdown. The advisory urged people to go indoors, stay away from windows and remain inside until further notice. The condition of the victims was not immediately available in the article.

Al Jazeera reported that local and federal law enforcement, including FBI and Secret Service personnel, moved toward the area in tactical gear. The shooting comes amid a broader political focus on crime in Washington under President Donald Trump, who has deployed National Guard troops in the city and described crime as a major issue in his second term. Local officials have disputed the role of the Guard in local policing. The report also noted previous shootings involving National Guard members in Washington in 2025, underscoring continued security concerns in the district.