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Detectives Investigate Shooting in Silver Spring

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in Silver Spring.

On Wednesday, February 14 at approximately 6:17 a.m., 3^rd District officers responded to the area of the 8500 block of Piney Branch Road for the report of an assault that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, first responders located a 40-year-old male outside of 8550 Piney Branch Road who was suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.  The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim stated to investigators that he was outside of his vehicle when he was approached from behind by the unknown suspect.  The victim stated that the suspect pressed a handgun against his side, the gun discharged, and the suspect then fled from the area.

This shooting remains an open investigation.  Detectives are working to obtain a description of the suspect and more information will be released once it has been confirmed.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870.  For those who wish to remain anonymous, tipsters may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of this suspect.  Tipsters will remain anonymous.

RLG

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Release ID: 18-060
Media Contact: mcpnews 
Categories: shooting