Gunman Attacks Near White House In this incident, a total of five people have been shot in the Logan Circle area of Washington DC. One of them died. On the other hand, a Sandebhajan gunman tried to commit suicide by shooting himself. The sensational incident raises questions about the security of the White House, the official residence of the US President. However, the security of the entire area has been increased to bring the situation under control. Several roads in the VVIP area have been blocked by the police as a precautionary measure.
It was initially reported that the shooting happened outside a fitness center at Northwest 15th Street and P Street in Washington, DC. As a result, five people were shot. Later one of them died. However, the police began to respond in turn. A suspected gunman shot himself at the sight of the security guards. The news is that the police operation is still going on. Authorities are asking local residents and pedestrians to avoid the area around the 1500 block of 15th Street. A large part of the entire block has been cordoned off. Several nearby roads have been closed to traffic.
Washington DC Police (MPD) said in a statement that law enforcement officers are working to bring the situation back to normal. The police said that one person died and four people were injured, but they did not give any information about the physical condition of the injured or whether any of them were serious or not. On the other hand, the identity of the attacker, the purpose of the attack or whether anyone has been arrested is also not clear. The incident near the White House, the official residence of the US President, has raised security concerns in key areas of the capital. The question is, what is a terrorist attack? However, the administration has not yet made a statement on the matter.
The area reportedly houses a 'Vida Fitness' center or gym, St Luke's Episcopal Church and some housing. Besides, a 'Whole Foods' supermarket is also located just near the roundabout. After initial investigation, investigators say the accused first opened fire inside the gym. After that, he went out on the road and started firing again. After that, the police arrived at the scene. Take measures to bring the situation under control.
It should be noted that a car hit a signboard pole in Lafayette Square opposite the White House on Monday. Police are investigating whether this incident was an accident or not. Then for the sake of security, the official residence of the US President and the adjacent area is temporarily blocked (lockdown). US President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time of the accident. Then Thursday's shooting. All in all, Trump's losses in the midterm elections are one after the other. On this day, 8 people died in a high-rise collapse in New York.