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Physician identified as suspect in deadly DC shooting

One person was killed, and 4 others were injured in a shooting near Logan Circle in Washington, DC. The suspected gunman later died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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  • Teraya Smith

  • November 12, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Federal law enforcement officials identified Matt Lambert, MD, as the suspected gunman in a November 12 shooting at VIDA Fitness in Washington, DC.

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    One person was killed and 4 others were injured and transported to area hospitals.

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    Police found Lambert dead in an apartment above the gym from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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    Investigators reportedly examined a possible conflict involving Lambert and his condominium association, but authorities had not established a motive.

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    Posts from an apparent account belonging to Lambert described building problems, but did not establish that the complaints were substantiated or connected to the shooting.

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Physician identified as suspect in deadly DC shooting

  • by Teraya Smith

  • November 12, 2026

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