'Suspicious Person' With BB Gun Busted At Maryland Target Under Investigation: Police

A subject was taken into custody after reports of an armed person at a Gaithersburg Target, authorities say.

Target at 25 Grand Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg.
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08/08/2022 2:00 p.m.

Officers were dispatched to the Target at 25 Grand Corner Ave. to investigate a suspicious situation involving a person with a gun around 8:17 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, according to Gaithersburg police.

Upon arrival, officials were able to locate an unnamed subject armed with a BB gun, and were able to take the subject into custody without issue, they said.

Officials have determined there was no ongoing threat to the public before the suspect was apprehended.

Investigators ask that anyone with information about this incident to contact the Gaithersburg Police - Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.

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