Dr. Matt Lambert: Logan Circle shooter posted report on mould and water issues in condo as 'manifesto' before shooting spree
Doctor Matt Lambert was ID’d as shooter in D.C.'s Logan Circle. Condo mold and water leak dispute featured in a “manifesto” posted before the shooting.
Dr. Matt Lambert, a respected physician who lived in a $1.1 million condo in Logan Circle, Washington D.C., was identified as the suspect was the shooting Wednesday that killed one and injured five. Lambert was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Reports say that Lambert was in a legal battle with the building's homeowner's association, called the Metropole Condominium Association, for more than a year. The deceased victim has been identified as the manager of the building, who was shot inside a VIDA Fitness gym. DC's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that they are investigation the legal dispute between Lambert and the homeowner's association as a possible motive behind the shooting. The incident remains under investigation.
Dr. Matt Lambert's Manifesto
Dr Matt Lambert has been providing updates on problems with his condo via an X account called @miceandmold, the New York Post reported. He alleged in the lawsuit filed in March 2025 that repair work in the building led to mould growth and water leakage in his apartment.
Deep Dive
Minutes before shots rang out at the VIDA Fitness gym on Wednesday afternoon, the X account linked to Dr. Matt Lambert posted an engineer's report on the building under the showing "suspected microbial growth" and "water intrusion" in the condo. It shows that Lambert was handed a "hefty" bill for the repair work on the walls due to the suspected water intrusion.
“My manifesto is an engineering report,” Lambert wrote from the account, sharing a screenshot of the report.
This story is being updated.
ABOUT THE AUTHORShamik BanerjeeShamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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