One dead, four hurt as gunman opens fire at Washington DC gym before killing himself

One person was killed and four others injured after a gunman opened fire at a fitness centre in Washington DC on Thursday morning, according to The Independent [1]. The shooting began at around 8.20am local time at the Vida Fitness Center near Logan Circle, a location roughly a mile from the White House, The Independent reported [1]. The suspect fled the gym after the shooting and barricaded himself inside a nearby apartment building where police believe he lived, according to The Independent [1]. He was subsequently killed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the outlet said, citing police [1]. Details of the incident were still emerging as of Thursday, with The Independent cautioning that a full account of events was not yet available [1]. The identities of the victims and the suspect had not been confirmed in the reporting [1]. The motive for the attack has not been established, according to the available reporting [1]. No further details on the condition of the four injured, the response by law enforcement, or any charges have been confirmed by The Independent at this time [1].