At least four people have reportedly been shot in a popular neighbourhood in Washington, D.C., located within walking distance of the White House.
The incident occurred early Thursday in Logan Circle, approximately one mile north of the White House, according to police.
A police officer, Nathan Clarke, who spoke to reporters, said details surrounding the shooting remained sketchy, including the exact location where the incident took place.
However, police urged members of the public to stay away from the 1500 block of 15th Street, an area featuring a VIDA Fitness centre, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and several residential buildings. The location is also close to a Whole Foods supermarket.
Much of the affected block was cordoned off as police officers mounted a massive response to the incident, while several surrounding streets were also closed to traffic.
Meanwhile, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, ATF, confirmed that it had deployed agents to the scene to assist with the investigation.