Two Shot Early Tuesday Morning In Frederick

Both were taken to area trauma centers.

Frederick, Md. (KM) – Frederick Police continue to investigate a shooting early Tuesday morning which left two people injured.

At around 1:00 AM, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive to investigate reports of shots-fired. They found one man with a gunshot wound, and he was medivaced to an area trauma center. A second man who was shot later arrived at an area hospital. He was also taken to an area trauma center.

Police say this does not appear to be a random act, and there’s no immediate threat to the public.

Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to contact Frederick Police at the non-emergency number at 301-600-2102. They can also contact Detective Irons at 240-674-8942,or by e-mail at [email protected].

Citizens can also remain anonymous and call the Frederick Police Department Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477), or send their information via e-mail at [email protected]. Text messages with tips can be sent to 240-674-TIPS (8477).

Frederick Police also participates with Metro Crime Solvers of Maryland. Citizens who submit a tip through Metro Crime Solvers could receive a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest or criminal charges. For more information, go on line to http://metrocrimestoppers.org/submitatip/

By Kevin McManus