Police Searching For Suspect Accused Of Opening Fire Near 2 Gaithersburg Officers
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WJZ) -- Police in Montgomery County are searching for a suspect accused of opening fire near two Gaithersburg Police officers on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department were called to 392 N. Summit Avenue around 3 p.m. for a report of a parking hazard.
As officers responded to the call, they reported being shot at by someone from a higher elevation.
Officers from @GPDNews were dispatched to 392 N Summit Ave for parking hazard at approx 3:00 pm. As officers responded to call, reported being shot at from higher elevation. Add'l officers, to include MCP officers, responded. MCP & @GPDNews are actively searching for suspect(s).
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 14, 2021
No injures were reported.
The Montgomery County Police Department and Gaithersburg Police Department are actively searching for suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.