- A resident's deadly rampage occurred near Logan Circle in Washington DC.
- Residents and local businesses began offering support, with Judy Harris noting the community's unity: “This is a community that pulls together,” she said.
- Jennifer Zwilling brought pizzas from Andy's, saying, “We’re all feeling like we want to do what we can to help the neighborhood.”
- JR's opened its doors as a safe space, announcing “doors are open for anyone who needs a safe space for community during this time.”
- A choir rehearsal went on despite the tragedy, showing “a beautiful sense of community,” said Tanya Wirth, whose daughter is in the choir.
- Vida Fitness is described as a “gay gym” and a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, but that sense of safety was challenged: “I think that that was challenged today,” said Seth Guidry of Stonewall Sports.
- Daniel Huff, a restaurant manager, expressed the desire to support the community: “We want to be part of the community, and so we’ve had a good relationship with Ross,” and “It’s important for us to be there when people need a place to go.”
- Eric Mathis, an associate pastor, highlighted the need for tangible reminders of community: “In moments like this, I think you need very tangible reminders that you are not alone.”
In the aftermath of a tragic shooting in Logan Circle, D.C., community members have rallied together to support one another. The incident, which left multiple victims, prompted local establishments like JR's, an LGBTQ+ bar, to open their doors as a safe haven for those affected.4
“This is a community that pulls together,” said Judy Harris, a long-time resident. “It’s comforting to come together as a community, and I had no doubt that this is what the Logan Circle community would do.”2
Local leaders, including Jennifer Zwilling, CEO of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, contributed food to support the neighborhood, stating, “We’re all feeling like we want to do what we can to help the neighborhood.”3
Seth Guidry, communications director for Stonewall Sports, emphasized the importance of safe spaces like Vida Fitness, saying, “Vida has always been a place where we can see our friends and connect.”6
The community's response highlights a collective resilience, with many expressing the need for connection during such difficult times. Associate pastor Eric Mathis noted, “In moments like this, I think you need very tangible reminders that you are not alone.”8
As the community mourns, the support from local businesses and residents illustrates a strong commitment to healing and solidarity.
“Residents emphasized unity, with Judy Harris saying, 'This is a community that pulls together.' Jennifer Zwilling, CEO of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, brought pizzas from Andy's, and Seth Guidry of Stonewall Sports noted that Vida Fitness's sense of safety was 'challenged today.'”
