FREDERICK POLICE
DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
December 3, 2017
FPD investigates a shooting in Willowtree
Plaza
FREDERICK,
MD – On 12/03/17 at approx. 0032hrs Patrol officers responded to the area of
the Willowtree Plaza located at 5 Willowdale Drive in Frederick, MD. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim
and began to administer First Aid. It
was determined that the victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local area
medical facility for treatment, where he is listed in series but stable
condition.
Investigators were called to the scene and located an
individual believed to be the suspect.
The suspect and several other individuals were taken back to FPD for
questioning. After questioning all
parties were released.
The victim and suspect were not known to each other and
this does not appear to be gang related.
Patrol Officers have increased checks of the area. We believe this to be an isolated incident
and there is no threat to the public.
All weapons that were involved in this incident have been recovered at
this time.
This
is an ongoing investigation and the Frederick Police Department is asking
anyone with additional information regarding this incident to contact Detective
Ames at 240-674-6811. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the department by
phone 301-600-TIPS (8477), text at 240-674-TIPS (8477), or email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.
Case#:
2017-099991
Incident
Type: Shooting
Investigator:
Detective Ames
Author:
D/Sgt. Andrew Alcorn-240-674-2612
Public
Information Contact: Clark Pennington-301-600-3935