Crime & Safety
Man Shot In Germantown, Police Search For Suspect
A man was shot and killed while walking home in Germantown Thursday night. MOCO Police are investigating. There are no suspects in custody.
GERMANTOWN, MD — A man was walking home when he was shot at the intersection of Cinnamon Drive and Mustard Seed Court in Germantown Thursday night, Montgomery County Police said.
Police said the shooting suspect approached in a car and then shot the victim. Officers got to the intersection just after 9 p.m. and the victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The name of the victim will be released when the family has been notified, authorities said.
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MCP asked anyone with information about the shooting to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). They said there may be a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest, and that callers may remain anonymous.
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