Washington, D.C. – Police confirmed on Sunday that a sixth person has been identified as a victim of the deadly shooting that took place Thursday morning inside the VIDA Fitness center on the 1500 block of 15th Street NW. The victim, a woman, was taken to a local hospital, raising the number of injured to five, in addition to the man who was killed.
Details of the attack
The violence erupted around 8 a.m. when 55‑year‑old Dr. Matt Lambert opened fire inside the gym. He fatally shot 46‑year‑old James Stuart, the manager of the building where Lambert lived. Witnesses said the initial shots appeared to be targeted.
After the gym shooting, Lambert retreated to his seventh‑floor condominium at The Metropole, which sits above the fitness center. From his patio, he fired several rounds onto the street, striking four additional people. One of those victims remains in critical condition, while the other three sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Police response and suspect’s death
Lambert barricaded himself inside his unit, exchanged fire with responding officers, and set a fire inside the apartment. Negotiators attempted to communicate with him for more than an hour. Officers later heard a gunshot from within the unit; tactical teams forced entry and found Lambert dead from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound.
Investigators also recovered an early‑Thursday social‑media post believed to be from Lambert that read, “My manifesto is an engineering report.” The post appears linked to a 20‑month lawsuit he had filed against The Metropole over alleged water damage and mold.
Community response
In the aftermath, dozens of Logan Circle residents gathered to light candles, lay flowers, and leave notes of support for the victims and their families. Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, a longtime neighborhood resident, said the community is “wrapping its arms around one another” as they process the tragedy.
Police continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to call 202‑727‑9099 or text the department’s tip line at 50411.
Original reporting: Arlington County | FOX 5 DC — read the source article.
