5 Injured In Shooting Outside Sole D’italia Restaurant After Argument

SILVER SPRING, MD — Five people were injured around midnight on Wednesday in a shooting incident at the Sole D’italia restaurant in the Norbeck-Layhill community, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.

Around 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, officers were called to the rear of the restaurant located at 14324 Layhill Road in Silver Spring for the report of shots being fired.

Police found three woman and two men who had sustained injuries. One of the victims received serious but not life-threatening injuries. Three other victims received less significant injuries after being shot and the another victim suffered a minor injury from the incident, according to police. Officers assisted Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel in providing medical care to the victims.

An initial investigation revealed that an argument that had started in the restaurant had moved to the parking lot, where shots were fired, according to police.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-tips (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) in connection with this shooting. Callers can remain anonymous.