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The suspect in a deadly shooting at a Washington, D.C., gym has been identified as Dr. Matt Lambert.
The shooting at VIDA Fitness in the city's Logan Circle neighborhood on Thursday left one person dead and four others injured. The suspected gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a nearby apartment building after speaking with police negotiators, Jeffrey Carroll, interim chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), said.
Ward 2 Council Member Brooke Pinto, who represents the area, told NBC Washington that the gunman had been "in active litigation with over a condo issue." Pinto added that the initial shooting inside VIDA appeared to be targeted, although the subsequent gunfire outside the gym did not appear to be.
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"It's just so sad and so senseless to kill someone over a dispute that should be worked out reasonably," she said.
Lambert was identified by federal law enforcement officials to NBC News Thursday. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the suspect's identity.
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Who Was DC Shooting Suspect Dr. Matt Lambert?
Lambert was described as a doctor, although additional details about his medical specialty, professional career, education and personal life had not been independently confirmed in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
Carroll said investigators believed the suspect lived in the apartment building where he barricaded himself following the shooting. Carroll also said the suspect was a member of the VIDA Fitness gym where the attack began.
Police said they were aware of a conflict between the suspect and the building's homeowners association.
How Many Were Injured in the Shooting?
One person was killed and four others were injured in the shooting, according to Washington police.
One of the injured victims was in critical condition, while the other three suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, Carroll told reporters.
The shooting began shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday at VIDA Fitness in Logan Circle.
According to officials, the suspect allegedly entered the gym and targeted a specific victim, leaving others initially unharmed. He then went outside and allegedly fired additional shots before returning to the apartment building and barricading himself inside.
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Federal and local law enforcement officials said the suspect subsequently fired shots through an apartment door toward officers. Police negotiators established contact with him by telephone. During the conversation, officers heard a gunshot, after which communication stopped.
Authorities entered the apartment and discovered the suspect with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead, according to law enforcement sources.
The incident prompted a major police response, with federal agencies assisting local authorities. Several nearby schools were placed on alert, and traffic restrictions were imposed around the scene.
VIDA Fitness announced that its Logan Circle location would remain closed until further notice.
Where Is the VIDA Fitness Logan Circle Location?
The shooting occurred at VIDA Fitness in the Logan Circle neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. The gym is located on the 1500 block of 15th Street NW, near the intersection of 15th and P streets, approximately one mile from the White House.
VIDA Fitness is an upscale gym chain operating multiple locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Its facilities offer fitness equipment, group classes and other amenities, including saunas and steam rooms at select locations.
The Logan Circle facility is part of a mixed-use residential and commercial area, with apartments, restaurants, shops and other businesses nearby.
The gym said it was closed until further notice following the shooting and asked members and visitors to avoid the surrounding area while authorities responded.
Police subsequently said the scene was safe, although significant traffic closures remained in place.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
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