Logan Circle Violence: Five Shot Near White House
Police are searching for a suspect after gunfire erupted on the 1500 block of 15th Street in Washington, D.C.
By Oliver Bennett ·
Five people were shot in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 12, in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Police confirmed the victims were struck by gunfire on the 1500 block of 15th Street, a location roughly one mile north of the White House. Officer Nathan Clarke stated that no other details were immediately available at the time of the report. The shooter has not yet been caught, and the exact locations of the shootings remain unclear, according to police spokesperson Nicole Deaner.
The affected area includes VIDA fitness center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and several residences. It sits around the corner from a Whole Foods supermarket. Police cordoned off much of the block and urged residents to avoid the area. Schools in the vicinity were placed on lockdown as officers blocked surrounding streets.
A large police response took place at the scene. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent agents to assist local authorities. The FBI’s Washington field office is also helping with the investigation.
This incident occurs while federal troops remain deployed in the city. In early August 2025, President Donald Trump imposed direct federal control over Washington, D.C., after a former Department of Government Efficiency member was assaulted by teenagers in Logan Circle. He sent hundreds of National Guard members to the area to help reduce crime. That deployment is still in effect today.
