Gunfire Near White House: 4 Shot In Washington DC’s Logan Circle, Suspect At Large As Police Launch Manhunt

November 12, 2026

Washington DC: At least four people have been shot in the Logan Circle neighbourhood of Washington DC prompting a heavy police presence in the area as police search for a suspect.

The incident happened close to the junction of 15th Street NW and P Street NW around one mile north of the White House in the 1500 block of 15th street. Police have cordoned off parts of the road.

It happened at and outside the VIDA Fitness Centre in Logan Circle. Local Councilmember Brooke Pinto has also asked residents to avoid the area as police search for a suspect.

Police Search For Suspect, Ask People To Avoid Area

Emergency Response Team from the DC Metropolitan Police Department attended the scene. Police said the situation was “active”. There has been no official report on the description of the suspect.

Police have also asked people to avoid the area around 15th and P Streets NW. Several local roads have been closed and there has been a heavy police presence.

Local schools have been put into lock down due to the incident and agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been sent to assist.

Victim Information Not Immediately Available

Authorities have confirmed there were at least four people shot however there has been no immediate information on who they are or their condition. Police have also been attending several locations in the area and officials have not given full details on why the shooting happened.

The incident is being investigated and police have not given any more details on the suspect.

Logan Circle is a residential and commercial area in Washington DC. It is within walking distance of the White House and there were road closures as police had a heavy presence in the area.