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At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, the Frederick Police Department received a call for a group of males in the area of Hillcrest Elementary School who were “acting suspiciously, and may be armed,” according to officials.
As patrol officers responded to the scene, police said that the department received additional reports alleging that the group was chasing an unknown subject and shots had been fired.
When officers arrived at the scene, they canvassed the area for a victim or suspects, according to the department. Additional units arrived on the scene, including a K9 officer and the Major Crimes Unit, but could not locate suspects or a victim.
Investigators recovered two shell casings and located a residence that had been struck by a bullet, officials noted.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or incident has been asked to contact Det. Yackovich at the Frederick Police Department by emailing KYackovich@frederickmdpolice.org or contact the department’s non-emergency line by calling (301) 600-2102.
Callers may also remain anonymous and contact the Frederick Police Department’s Crime Tip Line at (301) 600-TIPS (8477). Residents in the area with cameras or video surveillance are asked to check their systems and contact Yackovich if they observe anything that may be helpful to the Frederick Police Department in this investigation.
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