The doctor made a shooting in a residential complex in Washington because of a long-term litigation with the management company

In downtown Washington, local doctor Matt Lambert opened fire at the Metropole apartment complex. He was in litigation with the building's management. This was reported by the Associated Press, NBC News and Fox News, citing police data, writes sb.by.

According to media reports, Lambert blamed the leadership of the homeowners’ association for serious problems in his apartment. It was about air conditioning and water supply systems that failed after repairing the facade. The disputes between the parties lasted from the autumn of 2024. In 2025, Lambert filed a lawsuit against the management company of the complex.

On Thursday morning, a man shot and killed the manager of the complex at the gym. Four others were injured, one of them in critical condition. After that, the attacker barricaded himself in his apartment. He briefly spoke to police on the phone and then killed himself.

Police pulled a large force to Metropole and blocked all nearby streets. The White House has been briefed on the details of the incident. It is about seven minutes drive from the residential complex. In the German Hamburg unknown opened fire and wounded two people – the criminal is wanted