Doctor, in fight with HOA over condition of $1M apartment, opens fire in DC killing one and injuring four

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One witness described seeing a deceased person in ‘a pool of blood’

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A doctor opened fire inside a gym in Washington, D.C.’s upscale Logan Circle neighborhood Thursday, killing one person and injuring four others following what police described as a “conflict” with his homeowners association.

Dr. Matt Lambert was identified as the shooter by NBC News and The Washington Sun, citing law enforcement sources . He had reportedly filed a lawsuit against Metropole Condominium Association last year, alleging that building repairs had left his $1 million home in the capital riddled with mold.

The shooting took place Thursday morning at VIDA Fitness — which is located in the same building as Lambert’s apartment — sending dozens of gym-goers fleeing into the street in sneakers and workout clothes. Officers in tactical gear converged on the surrounding blocks, lined with homes, bars and coffee shops.

Police cornered Lambert in his apartment on the seventh floor where they said he fired shots at them. An hour after he barricaded himself, Lambert took his own life.

The name of the person killed and the four injured have not been released. Police continue to investigate the shooting that rocked the nation’s capital and happened just a mile from the White House.

One witness inside the gym described seeing a deceased person in “a pool of blood.” Another said “the people in cardio had to step over the body.” A third added: “It was actually horrific.”

While details are still emerging, officials noted Lambert had a dispute with his building and were investigating the connection.

“We believe there was some sort of conflict with the apartment building, but we don’t have much more than that,” Interim Chief of Police for the Metropolitan Police Department Jeff Carroll said at a press conference. “That will be part of the continuing investigation.”

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