4 people shot in neighbourhood near White House; area cordoned off
Five people were shot in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. near the White House. Police are currently searching for a suspect in what has been described as an active shooter situation.
Why it matters
High-profile violent incidents in the nation's capital near federal landmarks raise concerns about public safety and security protocols.
Five people were shot in Washington DC's Logan Circle neighbourhood on Thursday, in an incident that prompted a major police response about a mile north of the White House, the Associated Press (AP) reported.Police spokesperson Nicole Deaner said the shooter had not been apprehended and the exact locations of the shootings remained unclear.Police were responding to multiple locations in the area, including the 1500 block of 15th Street NW, where authorities cordoned off businesses, a church and residential buildings.
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