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Update: Detectives Continue to Investigate Shooting in Silver Spring; Video Surveillance Released

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 10, 2020

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section continue to investigate a shooting that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. on January 5 on Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring.  At this time, this incident does not appear to be random in nature.

Today, investigators are releasing video surveillance of the suspects believed to be involved in the shooting and are asking for the public's help in identifying them.

The investigation thus far has determined that two groups of males, believed to be teenagers and young adults, encountered one another in the area of 933 Ellsworth Drive; the victim was with one of the groups.  The groups became involved in a verbal altercation and during this dispute, one of the suspects from the opposing group produced a firearm and shot the victim.  A suspect from the victim's group then produced a firearm and exchanged gunfire with the first shooter.  Multiple rounds were exchanged between the two shooters but no additional injuries were reported to police.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators ask that anyone with information about the shooting or the identities of the suspects in the video contact the 3^rd District Investigation 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 in this case.  Callers may remain anonymous.

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Release ID: 20-020
Media Contact: Rebecca Innocenti 
Categories: shooting