One Killed and Four Injured in Shooting at Washington Fitness Centre

WASHINGTON: One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting inside a fitness centre in the American capital, Washington, while the suspected attacker was also wounded by gunfire.

Police officials said the person who died was shot inside the fitness centre. One of the injured is reported to be in a critical condition.

Police and security forces moved quickly to seal off the area after the incident, and marksmen were deployed on the rooftops of nearby buildings. Residents were advised to stay indoors.