5 injured in shooting near White House in Washington, suspect still at large

The suspect remained at large, while the exact locations of the shootings were unclear, police department spokesperson Nicole Deaner said.

Published on: Nov 12, 2026, 20:15:00 IST

Written by Priyanjali Narayan

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Five people were shot in Washington, DC’s Logan circle neighbourhood early Thursday, police said, as officers responded to reports of shootings at multiple locations.

Multiple law enforcement agencies respond to a shooting in Logan Circle on November 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. Police found multiple people injured when responding to an active shooter situation in the Northwest area of DC. (Getty Images via AFP)

The suspect remained at large, while the exact locations of the shootings were unclear, police department spokesperson Nicole Deaner said.

The shootings were reported in Logan circle, a neighbourhood located about a mile north of the White House. No further details were immediately available, police Officer Nathan Clarke said.

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Priyanjali Narayan is a journalist with Hindustan Times based in New Delhi. She has over two years of experience covering national and international affairs, reporting on breaking news, producing in-depth explainers, and writing feature stories. Her work explores the political, social, and cultural dimensions of major events, with a focus on providing clear, nuanced, and accessible journalism for a broad audience.Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the India Today newsroom, where she specialised in explanatory journalism. There, she wrote detailed analyses of major domestic and international issues and produced feature stories that included interviews with prominent public figures. The role strengthened her ability to combine speed with depth in a fast-paced news environment.She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. Her academic training continues to shape her storytelling, grounding her work in historical context and research-driven insight.Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading personal essays and fiction, and is often planning her next trip, always seeking stories that deepen her understanding of people and places.Read More

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