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Detectives Investigate Shooting in Germantown

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 22, 2020

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on May 20 in Germantown.  At this time, this incident does not appear to be random in nature.

On Wednesday, May 20 at approximately 11:00 p.m., 5^th District officers responded to the area of the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Road for the report of a shooting.  Responding officers located a 29-year-old male in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.   The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators ask that anyone with information about this shooting or the identities of the suspect(s) contact the 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).   Tips may also be submitted online here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/howdoI/crime-solvers.html

Crime Solvers may pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

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Release ID: 20-189
Media Contact: Rick Goodale 
Categories: shooting