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A shooting in Washington DC left one person dead and four others injured. Authorities responded to the incident following reports of gunfire and a fire at the scene.
Victim and Suspect Identified
Police identified the deceased victim as 46-year-old James Stuart of northwest Washington DC, who worked as the building manager for the gym location where the shooting occurred. The suspect was identified as 55-year-old Matt Wade Lambert, also of northwest Washington DC, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Two men and two women sustained injuries in the shooting. One of the injured victims remained in critical condition, while the other three suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Motive and Evidence
Law enforcement stated that the violence stemmed from the suspect’s grievances regarding maintenance issues with the building’s management. Investigators reported that the suspect deliberately broke the gas line inside his apartment fireplace and started a fire.
Authorities observed visible flames on the exterior of the apartment building and recovered gasoline alongside other potential flammable materials inside the suspect’s residence. Police recovered three firearms from the apartment, consisting of a shotgun, a rifle, and a handgun, all of which the suspect utilized during the incident.
Facility Closure and Support Resources
The VIDA Fitness gym where the attack took place stayed closed until further notice with restricted access to the facility. The owners of the gym expressed devastation over the tragic loss of life at their Logan Circle location.
The justice department established a dedicated website for individuals affected by the shooting. The online platform provides support resources for victim service providers, law enforcement officers, first responders, as well as community and faith leaders responding to the tragedy.
