Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Germantown 7-Eleven: Police

A man was shot inside a 7-Eleven in Germantown early Monday morning, Montgomery County Police said.

GERMANTOWN, MD — A man was shot inside a 7-Eleven in Germantown early Monday morning, Montgomery County Police said.

The shooting occurred at the convenience store at 19786 Crystal Rock Dr. sometime around 2 a.m.

Investigation revealed that the 28-year-old victim and a group of people got in an argument at the store. The victim was shot during the dispute, police said.

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The victim sought help at the Germantown Emergency Center, adjacent to the 7-Eleven, at about 2:18 a.m. He was transported to a local trauma hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect(s) involved is urged to contact investigators of the Germantown Investigative Section at 240-773-6237.

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