In the early hours of Thursday, a shooting incident in the 1500 block of 15th Street, Northwest Washington, DC, prompted a police barricade and widespread lockdowns in the surrounding area. The DC Police Department issued a statement at 9:21 am ET, warning residents to stay away as authorities worked to resolve the situation.
According to local coverage, shots were fired outside Vida Fitness, a gym located on 15th Street. The gym’s manager reported to ABC7News that the building was still under lockdown and that police had secured the premises. The manager expressed confidence in the safety of the gym’s occupants, noting that the police presence had made them feel secure. The gym announced it would remain closed for the remainder of the day.
In addition to the gym, several nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the neighborhood, and authorities are urging the public to heed the police’s request to avoid the area.
Source: The Guardian World
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