Smithsburg, MARYLAND – At least three people were killed in a shooting at Columbia Machine in the town of Smithsburg Thursday. An unspecified number of other people were injured, including a State Trooper, officials said.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the scene remains active, but added there is “no threat to the community.”
“On June 9, 2022, at approximately 2:30 PM, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12900 block of Bikle Road, Smithsburg, MD, in reference to a shooting,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “At this time the Sheriff’s Office can confirm that there are multiple victims and the suspect is no longer a threat to the community. This is a rapidly evolving incident and we will release information as we are able.”
Gunshots can be heard in eyewitness video from the scene.
#Smithsburg
Eyewitness video of gun battle between suspect and law enforcement via FB📷: Harleigh Rae https://t.co/GRAeBKjrer pic.twitter.com/VHx7eIFCpo
— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) June 9, 2022
US Rep. David Trone tweeted about the “mass shooting” in Smithsburg.
“If you’re local, please stay way from the area as law enforcement responds,” he wrote.
We are actively monitoring the mass shooting in #Smithsburg right now, and our office is in contact with officials on the ground. If you're local, please stay away from the area as law enforcement responds.
— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) June 9, 2022
I’m closely monitoring the shooting in Smithsburg, and my office has reached out to local officials to learn more and to offer our support.
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) June 9, 2022
#Smithsburg
Eyewitness video from FB via https://t.co/X8FHn5pzWc pic.twitter.com/lN4Vmuy90I— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) June 9, 2022
The number of those injured was not immediately known. The ATF is responding to the area to assist in the investigation.
ATF Special Agents are responding to assist our partners in the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with a shooting incident in Smithsburg, MD where there are multiple victims. WCSO will provide updates as they become available: https://t.co/UqP32S6bdU pic.twitter.com/gVCYzW9yow
— ATF Baltimore (@ATFBaltimore) June 9, 2022
Smithsburg is roughly 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
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