Crime & Safety

26-Year-Old Shot On West Deer Park Road, Police Investigating

A 26-year-old man was shot on West Deer Park Road in Gaithersburg on Saturday. Gaithersburg Police say it is an ongoing investigation.

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Gaithersburg Police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday evening.
Gaithersburg Police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday evening. (Colleen Martin/Patch)

GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 26-year-old man was shot Saturday evening on the 200 block of West Deer Park Road. Gaithersburg Police say officers found the victim at 5:18 p.m., and he was "suffering from apparent gunshot wounds."

Police did not give any more details, and said that it is an active investigation. Gaithersburg Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 301-258-6400.

This story will be updated if more information becomes available.

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