Police say a man died after a shooting early Friday morning in Silver Spring.
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), at about 3:05 a.m., police officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the 8500 block of 16th St. for a reported shooting. Officers found a man with an “apparent gunshot wound” and he was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed the victim died.
The suspect has not been apprehended. Police said investigators believe it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
This is an ongoing investigation.
MCP is on scene investigating a shooting in the 8500 block of 16th St. Major Crimes is responding. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/K3Cd7Vs5K2
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) December 2, 2022