Four people were shot early Thursday in Washington, D.C. within walking distance of the White House, police said. 

The shooting occurred at Vida Gym in Logan Circle, CNN reported, citing people familiar with the incident. Police described the location as an "active" scene. 

Authorities have asked people to avoid the area near the 1500 block of 15th Street, which has been cordoned off. The area includes St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, a Whole Foods supermarket and residences, the Associated Press reported. 

The DC Metro Police Department's Emergency Response Team has responded to the shooting.