Shooting in Washington, USA, leaves 1 dead and 4 injured, suspect commits suicide

A shooting incident occurred in Washington, the capital of the United States, on the 12th, killing one victim and injuring four others. The suspect shot himself during a confrontation with police.

According to CNN, the shooting occurred around 8 a.m. in the Logan Circle neighborhood, about 1.5 kilometers north of the White House. Local police reported that the suspect shot a man in a fitness center, then fled and continued shooting in the surrounding area, causing multiple casualties.

Reports said that at the time of the incident, there were about 50 people in the fitness center, which was surrounded by residential areas, schools, churches and supermarkets. After committing the crime, the suspect fled to a nearby apartment building and locked himself in an apartment. After the police arrived, they started negotiations, and the two sides fell into a confrontation, during which the suspect shot himself and died.

Washington Mayor Bowser expressed sadness over the casualties caused by the incident, calling it a "senseless incident of gun violence." She also said that the White House had been informed of the incident.

The Associated Press reported that the suspect has been identified as Matt Lambert, a doctor who sued the building management last year over problems such as mold and water leaks in his apartment. Currently, the police are still investigating the motive for the crime.

On the same day, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives stated that it had sent personnel to the scene to assist with related matters. The FBI said it is investigating along with police. (over)