GAITHERSBURG, Md. – An unknown person reportedly opened fire on police from an elevated position in Gaithersburg Wednesday.
Gaithersburg police officers were called to 392 N Summit Avenue for “parking hazard” around 3:00 pm local time and as officers responded, they were shot at from “higher elevation,” Montgomery County police said.
No injuries were reported and it was unclear if the officers returned fire.
A manhunt is underway for the shooter.
Media: Public Information Officers en route. Staging area TBD but will be in area of Lakeforest Mall.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 14, 2021
Officers from @GPDNews were dispatched to 392 N Summit Ave for parking hazard at approx 3:00 pm. As officers responded to call, reported being shot at from higher elevation. Add’l officers, to include MCP officers, responded. MCP & @GPDNews are actively searching for suspect(s).
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 14, 2021
