John Hartman Jr. Charged After Allegedly Firing Gun During Confrontation In Frederick County

FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) -- A Frederick man faces a number of charges stemming from a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said.

Officials said John Hartman, Jr., went to a home in the 4300 block of Buckeystown Pike around 1:30 a.m. and accused the victims of stealing his phone.

John Hartman, Jr. Credit: Frederick County Sheriff's Office

During the confrontation, he fired two shots into a pickup truck near where one of the victims was standing. The sheriff's office said he fired three more shots at a minivan as he left.

Deputies arrested Hartman later that afternoon. He's being held without bond on multiple charges, including assault, reckless endangerment and firearm and ammunition violations.

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