Shooting opened near the White House in the United States, there are dead

Five people were killed in a shooting in downtown Washington near the White House. This is reported by the Associated Press (AP), citing local police.

The shooting occurred on the morning of November 12. The man suspected of assault has not yet been arrested. Reports of gunfire came from several locations.

The incident occurred near the gym. In the immediate vicinity there are houses, a church and a prestigious supermarket.

Police urged residents and visitors not to approach the scene. Nearby schools were closed.

Earlier, the shooting was reported by NBC News. According to him, the suspect barricaded himself.