Maryland

Man Fatally Shot in Downtown Frederick

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday in the Market Street area of Frederick, Maryland

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One person was fatally shot in the Market Street area of Frederick, Maryland Saturday. Investigators are looking for any information that could lead to an arrest.

The Frederick Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old on Saturday in downtown Frederick, Maryland, according to a release.

At 3:30 a.m. Saturday, a Frederick police officer was patrolling the North Market Street area when he heard a gunshot. The officer then went to the scene and located gunshot victim Michael Isaiah Olaniyi, of Montgomery Village.

Olaniyi was taken to a hospital but died a short time later.

Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. No arrests have been made.

A portion of North Market Street was closed for several hours Saturday because of police activity, police tweeted.

Anyone with potentially relevant information is asked to contact 301-600-TIPS (8477).

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