DC Gym Shooter Was ER Doctor in Condo Mold Dispute
Emergency doctor shot dead after barricading himself in condo following mold dispute. Shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured.
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Dr. Matt Lambert, a 55-year-old emergency room physician, was identified as the gunman who shot dead one person and injured four others at a fitness gym in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood on Thursday morning. Lambert, who had been embroiled in a legal battle over mold and water damage in his condominium, barricaded himself inside his seventh-floor home after the shooting and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Legal Battle Over Condo Mold
Lambert had sued the Metropole Condominium Association in March 2025 for millions of dollars, alleging that building repairs had caused water intrusion, moisture accumulation, mold growth, and other damage to his $1.1 million residence at 1515 15th St. NW. The dispute, which had been ongoing for years, reportedly led to severe living conditions, with Lambert describing his home as being without a shower, dryer, HVAC, and cooking for six months.
Shooting and Aftermath
The shooting began at VIDA Fitness shortly before 8 a.m. ET, prompting a rapid police response. Officers arrived within 30 seconds, and one victim died at the scene, while four others were taken to the hospital. One of the injured was in critical condition, and the others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities confirmed that the suspect had an ongoing conflict with the building’s homeowners association.
Public and Political Reaction
D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto suggested the attack was targeted, stating that the suspect may have walked into Vida to confront someone he had been in litigation with. The shooting triggered a massive law enforcement response in Logan Circle, an up-and-coming neighborhood just a mile north of the White House. Residents described the area as resembling a war zone, with helicopters and police everywhere.
Impact on Community
Local schools were placed on lockdown as officers secured the surrounding area, and social media footage showed scores of law enforcement personnel rushing to the scene. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed that the White House had been briefed on the shooting, calling it a “senseless act of gun violence.”
Authorities communicated with Lambert for over an hour before he fired at police, leading to his death. His personal page described him as a board-certified emergency physician with over two decades of clinical experience, as well as a published author, musician, and philanthropist.
Source: Daily Wire
