FREDERICK COUNTY, Maryland. – The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy injured.
Officers responded to the Urban Green Apartments in the 3300 block of Galena Drive shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 9.
When officers arrived, they found the teenager in the apartment complex’s clubhouse with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers immediately began assisting the victim before emergency medical services arrived.
As they began their investigation, witnesses told officers they saw the suspect(s) arrive at the gathering and begin shooting into a crowd before fleeing the scene. Maryland State Police officers were asked to assist in searching the area.
At this point in time, investigators do not believe that this was a random act of violence and that there is no ongoing danger to the public.
The suspect(s) have not yet been identified and have not yet been found.
The victim was flown to an area trauma center where he is still being treated for his injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Patterson at 301-600-4218 or the FCSO tip line at 301-600-4131.
