Social media account linked to D.C. shooter complained of disrepair, invoked man who killed healthcare CEO
Complaints about building conditions
In dozens of posts on X, Lambert criticized Metropole Condominiums’ contractors, EJF Real Estate Services, over alleged failures to address problems in his unit. CBS News said it had contacted EJF for comment. Before the shooting, Lambert shared what he described as an engineering report examining mold and water issues in the building. He wrote, “My manifesto is an engineering report.”
Reference to Luigi Mangione
In an Oct. 1 post, Lambert said the homeowners association had used “delay, deny, defend” tactics for months. He said an independent engineering report had finally been submitted into the record and that he would share it on X “when the time is right.”
Shooting and evacuation
The shooting happened Thursday morning at a gym in the Metropole, a luxury condominium building in Washington, D.C. Law enforcement sources said three firearms were recovered from Lambert’s apartment.
Key points
- Multiple law enforcement sources identified the gunman as Dr. Matt Lambert.
- Three firearms were recovered from his apartment, according to law enforcement sources.
- Lambert’s posts raised mold and water complaints and referenced Luigi Mangione.
- Lambert alleged damages exceeding $290,000 in a lawsuit against the condominium association.