Two Topgolf employees are hurt after they were shot at the Germantown, Maryland, location overnight Tuesday, police say.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the venue in the 20100 block of Century Boulevard just after midnight, according to Montgomery County police.
After an initial investigation, police believe a male shot the two employees after an argument.
The two victims, age 18 and 23, were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 18-year-old was shot in the leg, and the 23-year-old was shot in the upper body, police said.
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The shooter drove away from the scene. Information on his vehicle was not immediately released.
“We’re collecting the evidence and speaking with witnesses,” said Officer Carlos Cortes, of the police department. “This is very concerning to us, because more people could’ve been hurt, and people could’ve been killed here.”
Detectives are working to learn whether the shots were fired inside the front door or outside. They’re reviewing surveillance footage.
In a statement to News4 Topgolf said, in part: "We’re aware of the incident that occurred at our Germantown venue last night and are working with the local authorities. We’re unable to comment further at this time given the ongoing nature of the police investigation. However, we commend our teams for acting swiftly and safely in response to the situation."
Topgolf is a popular entertainment venue with a restaurant, bar and hitting bays, where visitors play a golfing game. The Germantown location closes at midnight. Guns and weapons are not allowed inside, according to a sign posted at the entrance.
The venue was open for business several hours after the shooting on Tuesday. A regular who came to use a hitting bay said he was surprised.
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“Honestly, I never had any idea that such a thing even happened at a Topgolf,” he said. “That's not really like the first thing that comes to mind when I'm coming to such a place. Thinking, ‘Oh, wait, what could happen if someone brings a gun?’”
Police are searching for the suspect. Anyone with potentially relevant information is asked to contact police.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for updates.
