One victim died.
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say one of four people shot during a fight at a recreation center basketball court has died and a teen has been charged with murder.
Montgomery County police say officers responded to a report of a shooting Wednesday night outside the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown and found four victims, including three juveniles. They were taken to area hospitals and police say 20-year-old Axel Trejos was later pronounced dead.
Police took two boys into custody. They have charged a 14-year-old boy as an adult with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder. He’s identified as Shilen Wiley. The other boy wasn’t charged.
Authorities in Montgomery County say this is an isolated incident.
The investigation into this homicide is continuing, and anyone who has information which could help is asked to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Citizens can remain anonymous and call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll free at 1-866-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip on line on the P3 Tips app.
By The Associated Press