--- title: "Shooting in Logan Circle: Five wounded a block from the White House, shooter at large" description: "On the morning of November 12, a shooting occurred in Washington's Logan Circle, a mile from the White House: AP reports five people injured, shooter at large. Heavy police presence, FBI and ATF assisting the investigation." date: 2026-11-12T17:00:12.328Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/shooting-washington-logan-circle-white-house tags: [washington, shooting, white-house, logan-circle, fbi, us-crime, dc-police] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Shooting in Logan Circle: Five wounded a block from the White House, shooter at large ![US Secret Service and police officers at the scene of the incident in Washington](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/12/strelba-vashington-logan-sirkl-belyy-dom/strelba-vashington-logan-sirkl-belyy-dom-1.webp) ## Key Points - The shooting took place early on November 12 in Logan Circle, about a mile north of the White House - According to AP, five people sustained gunshot wounds; the suspect is at large - Streets around the 1500 block of 15th Street are closed, and nearby schools are on lockdown - The ATF and the FBI Washington Field Office are participating in the investigation - Logan Circle has seen several high-profile incidents, including events in August 2025 and May 2026 Early Thursday morning, November 12, a shooting occurred in the Logan Circle neighborhood in northwest Washington, leaving five people with gunshot wounds, according to the Associated Press. The incident was recorded about a mile north of the U.S. President’s residence in a trendy, densely populated neighborhood featuring restaurants, fitness centers, and residential buildings. At the time of publication, the assailant had not been apprehended, and their whereabouts remain unknown. ### Law enforcement response Law enforcement officials promptly deployed an operation at several locations in the district. Streets around the 1500 block of 15th Street have been closed, and nearby schools have been placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff. Heavy police presence from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is on-site, sirens are active on patrol vehicles, and the perimeter of the cordoned-off area is constantly expanding as new information arrives. According to several reports, the shooting began at a fitness center at the intersection of 15th Street and P Street, although official confirmation of the specific site had not been issued at the time of writing. ### Federal investigation Federal agencies have been brought into the investigation: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with the FBI’s Washington Field Office, is assisting local police. Such an expansion of jurisdiction is typical for incidents occurring in the immediate vicinity of federal facilities and involves checking the shooter for possible connections to previously recorded crimes, as well as ballistic analysis and reviewing surveillance footage from the area. ### Context: A series of incidents in the area Logan Circle is not new to high-profile incidents. In early August 2025, an attack occurred in the same neighborhood against a former employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Donald Trump’s administration. Following a carjacking attempt by teenagers, President Trump imposed direct federal control over the city and deployed the National Guard to Washington to combat crime. On the evening of May 4, 2026, shots were also fired near the White House — one person was injured while Trump was addressing a small business summit. On June 7, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio, two men opened fire during a personal conflict at the Old West End Festival, leaving at least 12 people injured. The accumulation of such episodes in the capital district has increased federal focus on public safety in high-density areas. ### What is known so far As of the morning of November 12, officials have not disclosed the motives for the shooting or the identity of the shooter. The casualty count may be adjusted as data from hospitals becomes available. Authorities are urging residents of Logan Circle to stay indoors and avoid the cordoned-off areas. The next official statement is expected from the D.C. Police press office and the FBI Field Office. ## Accounts differ ### Number of casualties and fatalities - **RBK-Ukraine (citing AP):** Five people sustained gunshot wounds, no mention of fatalities. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tsentri-vashingtona-bilya-bilogo-domu-stalasya-1794494762.html)) - **ESP.md:** There is a fatality and injuries resulting from the shooting; exact number of wounded not specified. ([esp.md](https://esp.md/ru/sobytiya/2026/11/12/v-centre-vashingtona-proizoshla-strelba-est-pogibshiy-i-ranenye)) *Where they agree:* A shooting occurred on the morning of November 12, 2026, in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, near the White House; the suspect is at large. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [В центре Вашингтона возле Белого дома произошла стрельба, нападавший скрылся](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tsentri-vashingtona-bilya-bilogo-domu-stalasya-1794494762.html) - Primary source: 5 wounded according to AP, suspect at large, Logan Circle, Nov 12, streets closed, schools locked down, ATF and FBI investigating. - [В центре Вашингтона произошла стрельба: есть погибший и раненые](https://esp.md/ru/sobytiya/2026/11/12/v-centre-vashingtona-proizoshla-strelba-est-pogibshiy-i-ranenye) - Confirms shooting on morning of Nov 12 at 15th and P Streets. Mentions a fatality, which differs from the "5 wounded" claim in the main text. Exact number of wounded not specified. ## FAQ ### Where exactly did the shooting in Washington occur? The incident took place in the Logan Circle neighborhood of northwest Washington, about a mile north of the White House. Reports indicate the shooting began at a fitness center at 15th and P Streets; authorities are confirming the exact location. ### How many people were injured? According to the Associated Press, five people were injured by gunfire. Some sources report a fatality and injuries. The casualty count may change as more data arrives from hospitals. ### Is the shooter in custody? No, the suspect remains at large as of the time of publication, and law enforcement is currently searching for them. ### Which agencies are investigating? In addition to the D.C. Metropolitan Police, the ATF and the FBI Washington Field Office are involved in the investigation. ### What is the status of traffic and schools in the area? Streets around the 1500 block of 15th Street are closed, and local schools are on lockdown. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid the cordoned areas.