Sixth victim confirmed in DC condo-related shooting in US, police say
Key Points:
- A shooting in Washington, DC, linked to a condo maintenance dispute, resulted in one death and five injuries, with a sixth victim sustaining a non-life-threatening wound, police said.
- The suspect, 55-year-old doctor Matt Wade Lambert, allegedly targeted James Stuart, the building manager, during his morning workout before firing from his apartment patio at others below.
- The incident occurred at a VIDA Fitness gym in Logan Circle, with the shootings happening in under five minutes, after which Lambert barricaded himself, fired at police, and started a fire before dying by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
- Police found multiple firearms used in the shooting inside Lambert's apartment, and negotiations revealed Lambert's grievances centered on ongoing disputes with the homeowners association over building maintenance issues.
- Lambert had an ongoing lawsuit alleging mold and moisture problems in his penthouse following exterior work, with his lawyer describing the condo as resembling a "warzone" and noting Lambert had spent over $300,000 on legal actions.