Armed Carjacking, Shooting Injures One In Bel Pre Area: Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — Police are searching for a pair of suspects involved in an armed carjacking and a shooting that took place in the Bel Pre area Thursday afternoon.

Montgomery County Police said they received multiple reports just before 4 p.m. about a robbery and a shooting at the 14200 block of Pear Tree Ln. When officers responded to the scene, they found two victims on the side of the road — one of them, a 27-year-old male, was suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.

The victims told police that at least one of the suspects threatened them with a handgun before firing a shot and hitting the 27-year-old. They said the suspects then hopped into a black Hyundai Sonata, belonging to one of the victims, and fled the scene.

The victim who was shot was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone who has information about the suspects or the shooting is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the county's Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A cash reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest or an indictment.

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