Shots fired at a hotel reported four injured and one dead

Moments of panic prevailed in a hotel in Washington, in an incident with gunshots with one dead and four others injured. The five people who were injured by the bullets were taken to hospital after an exchange of firearms that took place inside the building, early in the morning, police said on Twitter.

"A woman in critical condition died at the hospital," said Washington police, who cordoned off the area for several hours and launched an investigation. Police were notified around 3:30 a.m. local time when shots were heard during a party in a hotel room in a wealthy Washington neighborhood where many embassies are located.

"We have already received complaints from neighbors about this hotel. We have received complaints about drug-related activities, "said Duncan Bendlion, a police officer who spoke to a local television network. No suspects have been identified at this time.