A Montgomery County police officer shot a suspect while responding to an assault in Wheaton Sunday night, police say.
A driver called police about 8:20 p.m. and said an unknown SUV was ramming his car in the parking lot of a shopping center on the corner of Veirs Mill Road and Randolph Road, police said.
A responding officer fired their gun and shot the driver, police said.
More officers arrived and administered first aid, police said.
The suspect, a 52-year-old man, was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
The driver of the other car was not hurt.
Officer Todd Archer, a 10-year veteran of the department, will be placed on paid Administrative Leave during an investigation, police said.
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Montgomery County police said they have collected Archer's gun, body camera video, statements from officers, witnessess and the suspect's family members. They said all of that information was given to Howard County State's Attorney's Office, where it will be reviewed. Howard County officials will decide whether the officer acted legally.
Montgomery and Howard counties' State's Attorney's offices have a mutual agreement to review any officer-involved shootings that result in death or injury on behalf of their counterpart.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.
