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Detectives Investigate Shooting in Silver Spring

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 11, 2015

Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting of two adult males that occurred this evening in Silver Spring.

At approximately 9:32 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 900 block of University Boulevard East for the report of a shooting. One victim was transported to an area hospital with an apparent gun shot wound to the abdomen that is considered non life-threatening. The other victim had an apparent minor gun shot wound to his arm and refused medical treatment on the scene. The suspect is described as a black male in his twenties and was wearing a white t-shirt.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect and the 40-year-old and 25-year-old victims are acquaintances. The victims invited the suspect to a home where an argument ensued in an open area to the rear of the house. The suspect shot the victims and fled from the area after the shooting.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870. Callers can remain anonymous.

RLG

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Release ID: 15-288
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