Family Fight Led To Fatal White Oak Shooting, Police Say

SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in White Oak.

The incident happened around 10 p.m. Monday in the 11500 block of February Circle.

Authorities say they received a 911 call from a 26-year-old man about a shooting that took place inside his apartment.

When officers arrived, they found a 21-year-old man dead with an apparent gunshot wound, according to police.

Officials have identified the victim as Marcus Ahmed Jordan, of Georgia.

"Investigation by Major Crimes detectives has determined that the decedent was visiting and staying with his 26-year-old family member," police said in a statement. "The two became involved in a physical altercation and during the altercation, the 26-year-old male shot Marcus Jordan."

Jordan's body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.

The 26-year-old suspect was arrested, treated for his injuries at a hospital, and then released from custody, according to police.

"Based on the facts known to detectives at this time and the evidence collected, and after consultation with the State's Attorney's Office, the 26-year-old male was released from custody pending further investigation of this incident," police said.

No other details were released.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Callers can remain anonymous.