Active shooter incident at Washington, DC fitness club

On Thursday morning, November 12, 2026, an active shooting incident occurred at the VIDA fitness club in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported that the violence began just before 8:00 AM ET. One individual was killed, and four others were wounded, with one of the survivors reported to be in critical condition.

Following the initial attack, the suspect barricaded himself in a seventh-floor apartment in a nearby building. Interim Police Chief JW Carroll stated that negotiators established contact with the gunman. Approximately one hour later, officers heard a gunshot and forced entry into the residence, discovering the suspect with a self-inflicted wound. While police have not officially confirmed his death, major news outlets including NBC and Fox News, citing law enforcement sources, have reported that the suspect is dead.

Authorities believe the suspect was a member of the gym where the shooting occurred and resided in the apartment building where he was cornered. Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the attack. The area around 15th and P Street, Northwest, was heavily secured by the Emergency Response Team and police officers throughout the morning.