WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 12, 2026 — Two people, including a suspected gunman, are dead and four others were injured after a shooting Thursday morning at and near a fitness center in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House.
The violence began shortly before 8 a.m. near VIDA Fitness on 15th Street NW, where police responded to reports of gunfire at multiple locations.
One man was fatally shot inside the gym. Four other people were wounded, including one who remained in critical condition. The other three suffered injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.
Police have not publicly identified the man killed in the attack or the suspected gunman.
Witnesses Describe Chaos Inside the Gym
People exercising at VIDA Fitness described hearing gunshots before realizing that someone had been shot.
One gym member, Anthony Mirones, told The Washington Post that he was on a treadmill when he heard a loud noise. At first, he thought an exercise ball had burst.
When he went to investigate, he saw a man lying on the floor with blood nearby. A fire alarm sounded shortly afterward, prompting people to evacuate.
As police rushed into the area, witnesses reported hearing additional gunfire. People fled the surrounding streets while officers established a security perimeter.
The shooting triggered a large emergency response involving Metropolitan Police Department officers, tactical teams, and federal law enforcement personnel.
Suspect Barricaded Himself in Apartment Building
After the shooting, the suspected gunman retreated into a nearby apartment building and barricaded himself inside a seventh-floor unit.
Police negotiators established contact with him as armed officers surrounded the building.
Authorities said the suspect fired through an apartment door toward responding officers during the confrontation.
After approximately an hour, officers heard a gunshot inside the apartment. When they entered, they found the suspect suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead.
Reports of a fire in the apartment building also emerged during the police operation. Images and video from the scene showed flames coming from an upper floor, although the cause of the fire had not been officially established.
Investigators Examine Possible Dispute
Police are investigating whether the shooting was connected to a dispute involving the suspect and the apartment building’s homeowners association.
Authorities have not released sufficient details to establish the circumstances of the disagreement or explain why the victims were targeted.
The incident prompted temporary shelter-in-place instructions for portions of Logan Circle and nearby Dupont Circle. Several streets were closed, while schools and businesses in the area took additional precautions.
The shelter-in-place order was lifted after police secured the scene.
Investigators are continuing to reconstruct the sequence of events, determine the motive, and identify everyone involved.
The identities of the victims and the suspected gunman had not been officially released at the time of publication.
Sources: Associated Press, November 12, 2026; Reuters, November 12, 2026; NBC Washington, November 12, 2026; The Washington Post, November 12, 2026.
By NJ RADAR Team