Washington DC shooting leaves at least four injured as police launch emergency response

At least four people have been injured in a shooting in Washington DC's Logan Circle neighbourhood prompting a major police response and the closure of several roads in the area.

At least four people have been injured in a shooting in Washington DC’s Logan Circle neighbourhood prompting a major police response and the closure of several roads in the area.

According to CNN, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that the shooting took place on Thursday morning. Authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid the area around 15th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest while emergency operations continued.

Dozens of police vehicles were dispatched to the scene, while police helicopters conducted aerial patrols over the neighbourhood. Officers also closed several streets as part of efforts to secure the area and respond to the incident.

Police warned the public that the situation remained active due to reports of an armed suspect in the area. Washington DC’s Emergency Response Team was also involved in the operation.

The authorities have not yet released further information about the condition of those injured, the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the identity of any suspected attacker.

The incident prompted heightened security measures in the neighbourhood, with police continuing their response and advising the public to stay away from the affected streets.