On August 29 at approximately 11:12 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Sunoco) for an assault that had just occurred. According to Takoma Park Police:
“Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim drove his vehicle into the Sunoco gas station parking lot to the air pump area. The victim noticed a vehicle drive up behind his and saw two masked suspects exit the vehicle with guns drawn. The victim produced a legally owned firearm and a shooting occurred. The suspects fled the area.
The victim was not seriously physically injured during the incident. A lookout for the suspects was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions. A K9 track was conducted with negative results.
Suspects are described as black males, both 18-20 years old, both wearing all dark clothing and both wearing black ski masks. This is an active investigation and we will provide updates when it is appropriate to do so.”
The investigation continues under case #230052107. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.