An altercation in led to shots being fired on Reedie Drive near Georgia Avenue in Wheaton at approximately 6:45pm on Friday evening.
According to our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, the male victim was shot in the chest and is in very critical condition.
Two suspects were arrested near the Wheaton Metro station with a third person of interest stopped on Upton Drive. With the assistance of a MoCo Sheriff’s K-9, a discarded handgun was recovered from the Shady Grove side of the platform at the Wheaton Metro station.
This is a developing story that will be updated when additional information is available.
Photo courtesy of Google maps.
WHEATON UPDATE: Male victim transported, very critical. 2 suspects arrested near Metro; 3rd Person of Interest stopped on Upton Drive. With assistance of a MoCo Sheriff’s K-9, a discarded handgun was recovered from the Shady Grove side of the Wheaton Station #WMATA platform.
— Cordell (@CordellTraffic) March 5, 2022
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