A male suspect is in custody following a Saturday morning shooting outside of the Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11:11 a.m.
The shooting, which took place outside the Target/Costco area of the mall, occurred during an attempted carjacking. According to Montgomery County Police, the suspect shot the female victim, who was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
MCPD responded to a shooting in the 11160 block of Veirs Mill Rd. A victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A suspect is in custody.
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— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) March 11, 2023