Gunfire near White House: Suspect dead as police investigate Logan Circle shooting

A shooting in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighbourhood, about a mile from the White House, prompted a major police response and lockdowns at nearby schools. According to the supplied report, five people were shot and the suspect barricaded himself inside a building. Police said the gunman later died after shooting himself. Witness James Spellman described hearing gunfire and fleeing as panic spread. Heavily armed officers and SWAT teams secured the area, while the FBI and ATF joined the investigation. This report examines the witness account, emergency response and unanswered questions about the motive and sequence of events.