Search Underway For Bethesda Shooter Who Fired On 4 People Near MoCo School

Updated Thursday, 2:30 p.m.

BETHESDA, MD — A search is underway in Montgomery County for a person who fired multiple shots toward a group of people in the Bethesda area.

In a Thursday update, Montgomery County Police said that four people came under gunfire on Wednesday while standing near the 6600 block of Rockledge Drive, a short distance from Walter Johnson High School.

While the school was momentarily placed under secure status as a precaution, the shooting did not occur on campus grounds.

Police said the shooter, who has not been identified, fired "multiple shots" at four individuals before leaving the area. Shell casings were recovered from the scene.

No injuries were reported.

Officers responded to the scene shortly after 12 p.m., at which time they detained three juveniles and a man who police said "matched the descriptions" of the unknown shooting suspect.

It was later determined through surveillance footage and witness testimony that the four individuals were in fact "victims of the shooting."

Police released all four from custody without charges, according to police.

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. No motive was detailed by authorities.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact investigators through the online tip portal or by calling 1 (866) 411-8477. Tips may be filed anonymously.