Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at a recording studio in Laurel, Maryland, overnight Tuesday. The victims are Laurel's first two homicides of the year, police confirmed.
A shooting was reported at the 600 block of Lafayette Avenue at about 1:30 a.m. Officers found two victims had been shot, according to the Laurel Police Department.
Track House Studios DMV is located in the industrial-like area near train tracks. News4 has reached out to the recording studio for comment.
“Upon arrival, officers actually found that two people had been wounded by gunshots, provided immediate medical attention to them. The fire department came and assisted as well,” Laurel Chief of Police Russell Hamill said. “Sadly, unfortunately, one passed away on scene.”
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A second victim was taken to a hospital, where they died from their injuries.
The victims' identities were not immediately released.
A third victim who was shot took themselves to the hospital to receive treatment. That person's condition is currently unknown.
“Early indications are that there were two groups of individuals, there was some sort of argument developed," Laurel Police Deputy Chief Mark Plazinski. "So, I would say that there's not a general threat to the public, other than the fact that there’s folks out there using firearms to resolve their differences, which is not a good thing.”
"My deepest condolences for the loved ones of the people that passed away," Track House's owner said in a statement to News4. "My prayers go out to the person that is in the hospital. Going forward, my business partners have been working relentlessly all morning to see how we can heighten security measures in the studio."
News4’s Pat Collins reported on a robbery that happened at the same address over 12 years ago.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for updates.
