A gunman in Washington DC has died after a shooting left one person dead and four others wounded, authorities confirmed. The suspect suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Among the injured, one remains in critical condition.
The incident unfolded with multiple people shot in the city, prompting police to warn residents to stay indoors. A federal law enforcement official told NBC News the response shifted from an active shooter situation to a barricaded subject scenario about 90 minutes after the suspect fired at law enforcement officers. No officers were hit during the exchange.
Officials believe the suspect was alone at the scene, ruling out a hostage situation. The shooting prompted a large police presence and a lockdown in the area as authorities worked to secure the location.
Details about the identities of the victims or the motive behind the shooting have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
This week’s shooting adds to a string of violent incidents in the city, raising fresh questions about public safety measures and the response times of law enforcement agencies.
According to The Guardian.
