MD Man Charged In Sporting Goods Store Shooting

WHEATON, MD — A Silver Spring man is facing charges after authorities said he shot into a Montgomery County sporting goods store after he was suspected of shoplifting.

Damonne Antonio Shayne Martin, 23, was charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and multiple firearm-related counts following the April 7 incident, Montgomery County police said in a release.

According to police, officers responded to Dick's Sporting Goods in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton around 9 p.m. after receiving a call about a shooting. Police said Martin fired multiple rounds into the storefront windows after he was removed from the business earlier in the day because he was suspected of concealing merchandise.

A warrant for Martin's arrest was issued on Tuesday, and he was later located and arrested, police said. At the time of his arrest, police said Martin was in possession of a loaded handgun and cocaine.

During a search of his home, police said they found more cocaine consistent with the intent to distribute.

Martin was taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit for booking.