Mall 'Gunshots' Report | Trooper Hit By Own Vehicle | $200K Fire: MD Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Maryland over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Gunshots Inside MoCo Mall Turn Out To Be Firecrackers

Reports of gunshots fired at Westfield Montgomery Mall were quickly shut down Saturday after police confirmed that firecrackers had been set off at the site.

Trooper Hit By Own Vehicle After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into It

Maryland state trooper is recovering at home after being hit by his own vehicle after a suspected drunk driver crashed into it, shoving the vehicle into the trooper. The mishap took place in Prince George's County.

Chimney Sparks Attic Fire In Edgewood Home

A chimney fire spread to an Edgewood home's attic Saturday night, causing upwards of $200,000 in damage and loss of contents.

Fireplace Ashes On Gaithersburg Balcony Ignite Apartment Fire

An apartment fire in Gaithersburg was triggered Sunday after fireplace ashes were improperly stored on a third-floor balcony, authorities said.

Police Shooting Ends With Armed Man Hospitalized In Baltimore Co.

An armed man was hospitalized over the weekend after being shot by a Baltimore County police officer after the man refused to drop his weapon, the department said.

Kennedy Center To Close For 2 Years, Trump Says, After Performers' Backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. The announcement follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.

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