A shooting at a Vida Fitness gym in Washington DC’s Logan Circle killed one person and injured four other people. The suspect was confirmed dead. The gunfire broke out in the morning at the fitness facility.
Anthony Mirones, 23, was in the gym after a run. He had arrived about five minutes earlier and was on a treadmill in the cardio area when he heard a loud bang at around 8 a.m.
“Everyone’s confused. I’m confused,” Mirones said. “Did the painting fall? Did something even worse fall?” He walked toward the noise and saw a person on the ground. Someone standing closer to the body looked back and told him the man was dead.
Mirones said he moved closer and saw the body on the floor with blood nearby. He believed the wound was to the upper body, near the neck, and thought immediately of a gunshot.
A woman tried to give first aid but stopped almost immediately, he said. A gym employee came over, saw what had happened, and then the fire alarm sounded. People began to evacuate. Mirones said those in the cardio area had to step over the body to reach the exit. He joined the crowd leaving the building.
Outside at the entrance, police officers rushed in. One officer unholstered his gun while another asked for a description of the assailant. As the description was being given, Mirones heard about five more gunshots outside. People scattered and ran.