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🌱 Patch AM: Gunfire Reported In Silver Spring, Suspected Shooter At Large: Police

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Hi Silver Spring! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police search for suspected shooter after gunfire on 16th Street
  • What the jury saw in the 13th Street murder case
  • Are Silver Spring dentists warning you about hidden enamel damage?

Also on today's calendar: Welcome to the Newsletter and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gunfire Reported In Silver Spring, Suspected Shooter At Large: Police (patch.com) — Police are investigating reports of gunfire on the 8500 block of 16th Street in Silver Spring, where no injuries were reported but a suspected shooter fled in a vehicle. Montgomery County officers are canvassing the surrounding Silver Spring area as they search for the person involved and gather more information.
   

• Man found guilty of 2024 Silver Spring murder, told friend it was like 'squashing a bug' (wtop.com) — A Silver Spring man has been convicted of second-degree murder and a weapons charge for a 2024 shooting in an alley off the 8000 block of 13th Street, captured on surveillance video. Prosecutors say he later described the killing callously in a recorded conversation, and the state's attorney vows to seek a tough sentence for the victim's grieving family.
   

• Here's what you need to know about protecting your enamel as you age (ipowerrichmond.com) — If you're in Silver Spring and worried about aging teeth, this guide explains how to protect your enamel with gentler brushing, mineral‑rich toothpaste, and smarter food choices. It also reminds local readers to choose an experienced dentist who offers the treatments they need, then walks through simple daily habits to keep enamel stronger for longer.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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