DC Shooting: 1 Killed, 5 Wounded in Logan Circle Gym and Balcony Attack

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INSTANT UPDATE

Latest: D.C. police now say six people were shot in Thursday’s DC shooting in Logan Circle: one man was killed and five people were wounded. Police had first reported four wounded. The gunman, 55-year-old Matt Wade Lambert, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his apartment, police said.

  • What: A shooting that began inside the VIDA Fitness gym and continued from a balcony of the condominium building above it, followed by a barricade and fire.
  • When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Officers responded at about 7:59 a.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
  • Where: The 1500 block of 15th Street NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
  • Who: James Stuart, 46, the manager of the building, was killed, police said. The suspect, Lambert, was a resident of the building and a medical doctor, according to police and News4.
  • Current situation: The suspect is dead and police say the investigation is continuing. One wounded woman remains in critical condition, News4 reported. MPD is asking anyone with information to call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

Last verified update: 8:30 a.m. ET, Fri., Nov. 13, 2026

Key Points

  • Six people were shot in Logan Circle on Thursday morning, and building manager James Stuart, 46, died at the scene, according to D.C. police.
  • Police identified the gunman as Matt Wade Lambert, 55, who lived in the building and was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Police and local officials say the attack appears linked to Lambert’s long-running dispute with his condominium association over mold and water damage.
  • Officers recovered a shotgun, a rifle and a handgun, all used in the shooting, and none registered in the District, MPD said.
  • Police have since raised the count of people shot from five to six; one wounded woman is in critical condition, News4 reported.

A gunman killed one man and wounded five other people in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood on Thursday morning before taking his own life inside his apartment, police said. The shooting began inside the VIDA Fitness gym on 15th Street NW and continued from the shooter’s balcony above the street.

The Metropolitan Police Department identified the man who was killed as James Stuart, 46, of Northwest D.C., and the suspect as Matt Wade Lambert, 55, a resident of the same block. Police believe the attack grew out of Lambert’s dispute with his condominium building over maintenance problems, including mold.

What happened in the Logan Circle shooting

Second District officers responded at about 7:59 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, to the 1500 block of 15th Street NW for multiple reports of an active shooter, MPD said in an updated statement. Officers found six victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Three adult women and two adult men were taken to area hospitals, and one adult man, Stuart, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the department.

Stuart was shot inside VIDA Fitness. He was the manager of the building where Lambert lived, D.C. Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said, according to News4 and FOX 5 DC. After that shooting, Lambert went up to his condo and opened fire from his private balcony at people at ground level, Carroll said. Carroll told reporters the shootings likely unfolded in less than five minutes, Axios reported.

Lambert then barricaded himself inside his seventh-floor unit at The Metropole, the condominium building above the gym, fired at responding officers and started a fire, authorities said, according to FOX 5 DC. Axios reported that police said he broke a gas line connected to his fireplace and that sprinklers helped contain the blaze. Police negotiators tried to talk with him for more than an hour before officers heard a gunshot, FOX 5 DC reported. MPD said tactical officers forced their way in and found Lambert with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and he showed no signs of life.

The victims

Police initially said four people were wounded in addition to Stuart. On Friday morning a police spokesperson confirmed a sixth victim, an adult woman, bringing the number of wounded to five, according to FOX 5 DC, News4 and WUSA9. WUSA9 reported that the spokesperson said the additional victim did not have life-threatening injuries.

A woman who was shot in the head was taken to George Washington University Hospital and remains in critical condition, a source familiar with the investigation told News4. Another woman was shot in the arm and taken to Howard University Hospital, News4 reported, and the other victims had injuries described as not life-threatening. Police have not publicly identified the wounded.

Who was the suspect?

MPD identified the suspect as Matt Wade Lambert, 55, of Northwest D.C. News4 and FOX 5 DC describe him as a medical doctor. Inside his apartment, police found three firearms, a shotgun, a rifle and a handgun, which MPD said were all used in the shooting. None of the firearms was registered to him in the District, the department said.

According to News4, Lambert had sued over mold, moisture and water problems in his seventh-floor penthouse, which D.C. tax records show he bought for $1.095 million in 2016. FOX 5 DC reported that an early Thursday post on a social media account believed to belong to Lambert read, “My manifesto is an engineering report,” which appeared connected to the roughly 20-month lawsuit he filed against The Metropole.

What officials said

“We believe the suspect walked into VIDA to target somebody that he had been in active litigation with, over a condo issue,” Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto said, according to News4. “It’s just so sad and so senseless to kill someone over a dispute that should be worked out reasonably.”

Witnesses inside the gym said the first shooting appeared targeted, a finding investigators have supported, FOX 5 DC reported. Police have not said whether Lambert knew any of the people shot from the balcony.

Logan Circle shooting at a glance

Detail What police have said
Date and time Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, call at about 7:59 a.m.
Location 1500 block of 15th Street NW (VIDA Fitness and the street below the suspect’s balcony)
People shot 6: 1 killed, 5 wounded (3 women, 2 men among those hospitalized in MPD’s release)
Killed James Stuart, 46, building manager
Suspect Matt Wade Lambert, 55, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
Weapons Shotgun, rifle and handgun, all used; none registered in D.C.

Source: Metropolitan Police Department release, Nov. 12, 2026, and police updates reported Nov. 13. Table: LiveNewsWorld.

Timeline

  • About 7:59 a.m. Thursday: Officers respond to reports of an active shooter in the 1500 block of 15th Street NW, MPD said.
  • Minutes later: Stuart is shot inside VIDA Fitness; the gunman then fires from his balcony at people on the street, police said.
  • Thursday morning: The suspect barricades himself in his unit and starts a fire; negotiators talk with him for more than an hour, FOX 5 DC reported.
  • Thursday: Tactical officers enter the apartment and find the suspect dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, MPD said.
  • Thursday afternoon: Interim Chief Carroll names the victim and the suspect at a news briefing.
  • Friday morning, Nov. 13: Police confirm a sixth shooting victim, an adult woman, according to local news reports.

Impact on the neighborhood

The police response shut down streets, sent nearly a dozen schools into lockdown and forced residents to shelter in place, Axios reported. WUSA9 reported that The Metropole has been closed until further notice, leaving many residents without a place to live for now. Dozens of residents gathered in Logan Circle on Thursday to light candles, lay flowers and leave notes for the victims, FOX 5 DC reported.

What happens next

MPD says the case remains under investigation. Axios reported that the precise timeline and the extent of any planning are still being examined. Police are asking anyone with information to call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. LiveNewsWorld will update this story as police release new details. For more breaking coverage, follow U.S. Breaking News Live, our latest breaking news feed or the Watch Live News hub.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were shot in the DC shooting?

Six people were shot, according to D.C. police: one man was killed and five people were wounded. Police first reported four wounded and later confirmed a sixth victim.

Who was killed in the Logan Circle shooting?

Police identified the man who was killed as James Stuart, 46, of Northwest D.C., the manager of the building where the suspect lived.

Who was the Logan Circle shooter?

MPD identified him as Matt Wade Lambert, 55, a resident of the 1500 block of 15th Street NW. He died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

What was the motive?

Police believe the shooting was linked to Lambert’s ongoing dispute with his condominium association over maintenance issues, including mold, according to Interim Chief Carroll’s remarks as reported by Axios and News4. The investigation is continuing.

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