Firing near White House in Washington DC, 1 dead and 5 injured

A firing has been reported near White House in Washington DC.
According to a report, the gunfire erupted in the Columbia Heights neighbourhood, which is about three kms from the White House. Reports said that the local channel, WJLA-TV, posted images on Twitter of ambulances carrying victims from the scene.
According to a statement by Police, the third district is currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Rd., Northwest.