Police say at least five people shot at busy thoroughfare in Washington, DC

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Police have said at least five people have been shot in a busy thoroughfare in the centre of Washington, DC . The shooting occurred on Thursday near Logan Circle, at the intersection of 15th Street NW and P Street, police said at 8:23am local time (13:28 GMT). Police said in an update that the attacker had barricaded himself in the area. The attack took place about a mile from the White House during the rush hour commute. Schools near the scene were placed on lockdown. Police issued a shelter-in-place order as law enforcement descended on the block. “Go inside the nearest building, stay away from windows, and remain indoors until further notice,” it said.