One person is dead, and others are injured after a shooting at an apartment in Silver Spring, Maryland, police said.
Officers responded to a shooting in Silver Spring near Colony Road and Northampton Drive at about 4 a.m., according to the Montgomery County police.
Police at the scene initially said one person had died, two people were taken to the hospital and another was treated at the location of the incident.
News4 confirmed one victim's death with police. Their identity was not immediately released.
Police have not confirmed how many people were injured or the status of their injuries. Neighbors said two people, in addition to the deceased victim, were involved in the incident.
The shooting happened at a large apartment complex. One of the complex's apartments had blood in front of doors on two floors. Police did not confirm if the apartment was connected to the shooting.
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A woman who did not want to be identified for fear of her safety, said she had just come home from work when she heard multiple shots. Then she saw a man who was hurt, running on a sidewalk while screaming in Spanish for help, before running inside a building.
Cassandra Durham, a spokesperson for the Montgomery County police said officers are actively investigating the case.
"At this time, what is important to remember is that it is a tragic event for a community," Durham said.
Police are asking for anyone with information to call the Montgomery County police at 301-279-8000.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.
