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Detectives Investigate Shooting in Fairland

For Immediate Release: Sunday, December 22, 2019

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred this evening in Fairland.

On Sunday, December 22, at approximately 6:25 p.m., the Emergency Communications Center (911) received multiple calls for the sound of shots fired in the area of the 2000 block of Treetop Lane.  First responders located a 28-year-old male on Treetop Lane suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates this incident does not appear to be a random event.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870.  Those who wish to remain anonymous 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 an arrest and/or an indictment for this crime.  Callers may remain anonymous.

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Release ID: 19-515
Media Contact: Rick Goodale 
Categories: shooting