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Detectives Investigate Silver Spring Shooting; Asking for Public's Assistance

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3^rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting incident that occurred during the overnight hours from February 7 to February 8, in Silver Spring.

 

At approximately 7:45 a.m., on February 8, 2022, 3^rd District officers responded to the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive to assist with a Fire Rescue call with an unconscious victim. Upon arrival, officers determined that the victim was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. 

 

Investigators believe that the incident occurred outside and only a short distance from where the victim was located.

 

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this shooting to call the 3^rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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Release ID: 22-093
Media Contact: CTDurham 
Categories: shooting