In the early hours of Thursday, July 31, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue. The incident, reported at approximately 12:09am, occurred in the area of the Red Carpet Inn in Takoma Park.
According to police, upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a 30-year-old male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was found conscious, and officers promptly administered medical aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived. Emergency medical teams provided further treatment on-site before transporting the victim to a local hospital for additional care. His current condition has not been disclosed.
During the preliminary investigation, officers collected evidence from the parking lot area, which is believed to be connected to the shooting. Authorities have indicated that the incident does not appear to be random, and there is no ongoing threat to the community at this time. The investigation remains active under case number #250034047. The Takoma Park Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact them at 301-270-1100.